Sinjai Regency Launches Integrated TB Tracing and Free Health Check Program for 6400 Residents

Sinjai and Kudus Roll Out Integrated TB Tracing Programs

In Sinjai Regency, the local government launched an integrated tuberculosis tracing movement paired with free health checkups, aiming to reach 6,400 residents, according to reporting by kabarsinjai. A similar initiative is underway in Central Java, where the UPTD Puskesmas Dersalam in Kudus Regency initiated active TB tracing integrated with free health checkups on August 21, 2026, as reported by Joglo Jateng. The initial Kudus rollout took place at the Pedawang Village Hall in the Bae sub-district, targeting 100 residents prioritized for high-risk factors. According to UPTD Puskesmas Dersalam Head Dr. Tektona Graha Sanjaya, the tracing targets individuals who have had close contact with diagnosed TB patients and those within high-risk groups. “Tracing TB ini tujuannya untuk mencari terduga, barangkali nanti ada yang terkena TBC. Terutama orang yang sering kontak dengan pasien yang sudah pernah terdiagnosis TB dan kelompok yang berisiko,” Dr. Tektona Graha Sanjaya, Head of UPTD Puskesmas Dersalam (via Joglo Jateng) Dr. Sanjaya noted that annual patient achievement numbers have decreased locally, and health officials hope these targeted tracing efforts will help sustain that downward trend.

Comprehensive Health Screenings and Diagnostics

During the Kudus sessions, residents received broad health evaluations alongside TB-specific screenings. Endar Kusumaningsih, the TB programer at UPTD Puskesmas Dersalam, explained that participants underwent administrative processing, blood pressure measurements, weight and height checks, and abdominal circumference evaluations. Laboratory tests included random blood sugar, uric acid, and cholesterol assessments. For tuberculosis screening, local service coordinators and puskesmas doctors evaluated participants, directing individuals who met specific clinical criteria to provide sputum samples for diagnostic confirmation. Kusumaningsih emphasized that tuberculosis is curable when patients complete a routine treatment regimen prescribed by health workers. “TB bisa disembuh kalau pengobatannya rutin, dengan gejala antara lain batuk lama, batuk berdahak, dan berat badan turun. Kalau mengalami gejala seperti itu, sebaiknya segera memeriksakan diri ke fasilitas kesehatan,” Endar Kusumaningsih, TB Programer at UPTD Puskesmas Dersalam (via Joglo Jateng) The Kudus outreach covered residents from several villages within the Puskesmas Dersalam working area, including Pedawang, Dersalam, Ngembalrejo, Bacin, and Panjang. Participants requiring further evaluation received direct consultations and referrals to local health facilities.

Community Engagement and Regional Support in Pangkep

Active TB tracing paired with free health checkups has also expanded to South Sulawesi, where the Tonasa Satu Kelurahan in Pangkajene and Kepulauan (Pangkep) Regency hosted a parallel integrated event, according to klivetvindonesia.com. Tonasa Satu Lurah Amriawati supported the initiative, noting that bringing healthcare services directly into neighborhoods helps residents access diagnostic tools—including free X-ray services. Local leaders, including Balocci Camat Firmansyah Nur, Puskesmas Balocci Head Rahmatia Arsyad, and District Health Office Head Hj. Herlina, joined health workers led by Dr. Nini Indriani Lukman to oversee the rollout. Public health authorities across these regions continue to urge residents experiencing persistent coughs, phlegm, or unexplained weight loss to seek prompt evaluation at nearby health facilities.