BPJS Kesehatan has officially expanded the reach of the National Health Insurance (JKN) services by funding the operations of the Ksatria Airlangga Hospital Ship (RSKKA). The hospital ship departed from Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya, on Sunday (12/7/2026), to sail through the island regions of Sumenep Regency, Madura.

This 13-day humanitarian mission, running until July 25, 2026, targets four remote areas: Bluto, Raas Island, Karamian Island, and Masalembu Island. These regions are categorized as Areas Lacking Eligible Health Facilities (DPTFMS) due to the scarcity of medical infrastructure and specialist doctors.

President Director of BPJS Kesehatan, Prihati Pujowaskito, emphasized that this guarantee policy is a strategic step to achieve equitable access to healthcare in the 3T regions (Frontier, Outermost, and Remote). "We are committed to ensuring that residents of the outermost islands receive equal health protection. Through the JKN 3T scheme, all medical procedures on board can be fully claimed by BPJS Kesehatan," said Prihati.

On this voyage, RSKKA deployed 37 professional medical personnel, consisting of specialists, general practitioners, and supporting healthcare workers. The medical facilities available on board are quite comprehensive, including two operating rooms, X-ray services, and a laboratory. The medical team is prepared to handle various needs, ranging from surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, ophthalmology, dentistry, to obstetrics and gynecology procedures.

Director of RSK Ksatria Airlangga, Agus Harianto, added that they target providing services to thousands of patients during the program period. The primary focus is directed at handling chronic cases that have been delayed due to access constraints. In addition, the ship's management targets an average of five major surgeries daily at each stopover point to ensure the effectiveness of medical services for local communities.

Full support also came from the East Java Provincial Health Office, which appreciated this cross-sector collaboration. The RSKKA mission is expected to be a concrete solution for island communities who for years have struggled to reach advanced health facilities, as well as a tangible manifestation of the state's presence in providing health services to the far corners of the archipelago.