The Samosir Regency Government is currently stepping on the gas to realize the Free Health Screening (PKG) program. This step is taken as a concrete effort to support the Quick Win Priority Program (PHTC) launched by the central government, while simultaneously strengthening the health status of the community in the Samosir region in a sustainable manner.
Vice Regent of Samosir, Ariston Tua Sidauruk, emphasized that the 65 percent achievement target by 2026 is not a figure that can be reached without cross-sector collaboration. In an evaluation meeting held on Tuesday (June 30, 2026), he instructed all levels, from sub-district to village governments, to synergize and ensure that health services reach even the remote hamlets.
Head of Baperida Samosir, Rajoki Simarmata, added that strengthening preventive services is a strategic step following the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the region. According to him, the success of this program relies heavily on the active role of community health centers (puskesmas) and village midwives as the spearhead in the field, supported by targeted budget allocations.
Data from the 'Satu Sehat Indonesiaku' application as of June 22, 2026, shows that PKG realization in Samosir has only reached 28.42 percent, or around 36,162 individuals out of a total target of 142,062 people. Head of the Health Department, Dr. Dina Hutapea, explained that early screening is crucial to reducing future treatment costs for chronic diseases, such as cancer and kidney failure, which have been burdening the regional budget.
To boost participation rates, the Health Department officially launched an innovation called JEMPOL PKG or 'Jemput Bola' (Proactive Outreach) Free Health Screening. This program allows medical teams to be present directly at community activities, including traditional ceremonies and village events, to ensure more inclusive and equitable access to health services for all Samosir residents.
