The North Sumatra Provincial Government is pushing for improved health social security for informal sector workers, particularly online motorcycle taxi drivers. Governor of North Sumatra, Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution, asked PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia to expand BPJS Kesehatan membership for its partners to provide maximum protection on the road.
This statement was made by Bobby while directly inspecting the implementation of the Free Health Check (CKG) program at the Gojek Office, CBD Polonia Complex, Medan, on Tuesday (28/7). This activity is a synergistic collaboration between PT GoTo, the Ministry of Health, the Medan City Government, and the North Sumatra Provincial Health Office, and is also part of the realization of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's priority programs.
Accompanied by the Head of the North Sumatra Health Office, Faisal Hasrimy, Bobby explained that this proactive, outreach activity is highly beneficial for partners who find it difficult to make time to visit healthcare facilities. The medical services provided in this social service are comprehensive, ranging from blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol checks, electrocardiograms (ECG), tuberculosis screening, early cancer detection, to doctor consultations and free medicine distribution.
Currently, Gojek is reported to cover BPJS Kesehatan premiums for around 40 percent of its partners deemed high-performing. While appreciating this contribution, Bobby hopes this percentage will continue to be increased. According to him, although the North Sumatra region has now implemented the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) system—which allows residents to receive free treatment simply by showing their ID card (KTP)—premium support from the company remains crucial to ease the financial burden of the workers.
During the visit, Bobby also took the time to converse and hand out gift packages to hundreds of online motorcycle taxi drivers in attendance. This gesture of care is expected to motivate field workers to pay closer attention to their physical health amidst the high risks of their daily jobs.
