The Yogyakarta City Government continues to strengthen its commitment to providing social protection for elderly citizens. Through its routine neighborhood visit program conducted on Sunday (12/7/2026), local government officials went directly to the field to ensure that access to healthcare services for the elderly at the community health center (puskesmas) level is well-distributed.
Deputy Mayor of Yogyakarta, Wawan Harmawan, explained that this activity is an important instrument for the government to directly map issues or engage in 'problem-finding' within the community. During his visit to Kampung Kepuh, Klitren, Wawan ensured that elderly residents experiencing health issues received adequate medical care from the local puskesmas.
Data from the Yogyakarta City Government shows that the elderly population currently accounts for around 16 percent of the total population. In response to this, the city government has provided free health check-up facilities accessible to all elderly citizens. In addition to providing moral support to those undergoing bed rest, the government also provided assistance as a form of social care.
Besides focusing on health, the neighborhood visit program was also used to monitor the effectiveness of the uninhabitable housing renovation program. The government also gathered public feedback regarding environmental complaints, including noise disputes caused by business operators near residential areas.
Regarding the noise issue, Wawan emphasized that the government will soon facilitate dialogue with business owners to make technical improvements promptly, such as adding soundproofing. This step is taken to maintain residents' comfort without stifling the economic vitality of the business sector in the area.
