Partner: PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk
Industry: Natural Gas Energy
Objective: The CAKRA (Community Health Check) Program aims to improve community health by providing free medical check-ups, early disease detection, metabolic health screening, eye examinations, and health education. The program is expected to increase public awareness of the importance of maintaining good health and encourage the adoption of sustainable healthy lifestyles, particularly among communities in the SOR I Langsa area.
Challenges: Based on the program implementation, several key public health challenges were identified:
- Limited public awareness of the importance of routine health check-ups, resulting in many diseases remaining undetected until they reach more advanced stages.
- A high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including hypertension, hyperuricemia, and diabetes, largely associated with unhealthy lifestyle habits.
- An increase in infectious diseases such as cough, acute respiratory infections (ARI), the common cold, and fever due to post-disaster environmental conditions.
- Health risks associated with inadequate access to clean water and proper sanitation, contributing to cases of acute gastroenteritis (AGE).
- Increased physical activity during post-disaster recovery efforts, leading to complaints of myalgia, fatigue, and weakened immunity.
- Limited access to preventive healthcare services and early disease detection within the community.
- Low public awareness of the importance of early eye examinations, causing many vision impairments to be identified only after they begin to affect learning, work productivity, and daily activities.
Solution:
To address these challenges, the CAKRA (Community Health Check) Program delivers integrated healthcare services through the following initiatives:
- Provision of curative healthcare services by qualified medical professionals for community members.
- Metabolic health screening, including blood glucose, uric acid, and cholesterol tests, to support the early detection of non-communicable diseases.
- Health education and awareness sessions on diabetes prevention, disease management, and the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices.
- Community outreach and education on the use of the Household Gas Network (JARGAS) to increase public understanding of its benefits and safe utilization.
- Comprehensive eye examinations conducted by ophthalmologists, accompanied by recommendations for prescription eyeglasses for participants requiring vision correction.
- Collaboration among healthcare professionals, local government authorities, and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk to ensure accessible, comprehensive, and community-centered healthcare services.
(Medical Consultation under the CAKRA Program)
Impact:
The implementation of the CAKRA (Community Health Check) Program has generated positive outcomes by improving access to healthcare services and increasing public health awareness, including:
- A total of 117 beneficiaries received curative healthcare services, exceeding the initial target of 100 beneficiaries.
- 351 metabolic health screenings were conducted, including blood glucose, uric acid, and cholesterol tests.
- 75 community members participated in health education sessions, enhancing their knowledge of disease prevention and healthy lifestyle practices.
- 23 beneficiaries underwent comprehensive eye examinations and were recommended to receive prescription eyeglasses based on their examination results.
- Community members gained a better understanding of their health conditions, enabling them to take preventive measures and seek appropriate medical treatment at an earlier stage.
- Strong collaboration was established among PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk, local government, healthcare professionals, and the community to improve public health and strengthen healthcare services within the company’s operational area.
(Eye Examination Services)
SDG Relevance
The CAKRA (Community Health Check) Program contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
The program improves access to essential healthcare services through free medical consultations, metabolic health screenings, eye examinations, and health education. These initiatives strengthen early disease detection, promote preventive healthcare, and encourage the adoption of healthier lifestyles within the community.
Good health is the foundation of a better quality of life. Through the CAKRA (Community Health Check) Program, PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk, in collaboration with Filantra, provides accessible healthcare services, including medical consultations, metabolic screenings, eye examinations, and health education to support early detection and disease prevention. Beyond improving access to healthcare, the program empowers community members to better understand their health conditions and adopt sustainable healthy living practices.
Filantra welcomes collaboration with companies, institutions, and community organizations committed to expanding access to quality healthcare through impactful promotive and preventive health programs. Together, these partnerships can help improve public health outcomes and create greater opportunities for communities across Indonesia to live healthier and more prosperous lives.