Presiden Communication Office (PCO) Chief Expert, Chacha Annisa, highlighted the significance of all the Fast Best Results Program (PHTC) as an indication of the government’s presence. During the Double Check discussion on the Role of Family Development in Achieving Indonesia Emas 2045, Chacha mentioned that various ongoing government programs since January such as Free Nutritious Meals, Free Health Checks, School Health Checks followed by Free Health Checks in schools, People’s School, School Renovation and Revitalization, Digital Learning, and Red and White Village/Neighborhood Cooperatives, are all beneficial for families. She emphasized the vital role of active family participation in ensuring the smooth implementation of these programs.
Chacha shared her experience of monitoring the Free Health Checks program in schools with the Ministry of Health. She highlighted the importance of informing parents beforehand and educating them so that their children do not run away when the health officials from health centers arrive. She also observed another benefit of the program, noting how it stimulates children’s competitive spirit in a positive manner. For example, some children prepare by having a nutritious breakfast to stay strong when running, while others pledge to reduce screen time on gadgets after discovering poor eyesight during the check-up.
Furthermore, Chacha presented various achievements of PHTC, including the establishment of 4,424 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) with 8.2 million beneficiaries and the employment of 82,000 workers in the Free Nutritious Meals program. The Free Health Checks program has received 17.6 million registrants, with 12.7 million already examined. The People’s School initiative aims to have 159 prosperous schools in the first phase, reaching 5,665 students. Additionally, 81,500 Red and White Village Cooperatives have been formed, and 34,542 students have undergone health checks within 3 days at schools.
Chacha emphasized that these numbers are more than just statistics; they reflect the government’s commitment and the presence of the state in improving the well-being of its people.
