INFOKU, BLORA -The Deputy Minister of Health (Wamenkes) of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Benjamin Paulus Octavianus, visited Blora Regency to review the implementation of Active Case Finding (ACF) TB through Integrated TB Tracing with Free Health Checks (CKG), Wednesday (22/4/2026).
The Deputy Minister of Health's visit to Tunjungan Village, Tunjungan District, Blora was accompanied by Member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Edy Wuryanto, Head of the Provincial Health Office, Regent of Blora, Arief Rohman, Deputy Regent Sri Setiyorini, Forkopimda of Blora Regency, Chair of the TP PKK of Blora Regency and Head of the Blora Regency Health Office.
During the Deputy Minister of Health's visit to the implementation of Active Case Finding (ACF) for TB through Integrated TB Tracing with Free Health Checks (CKG), the Deputy Minister of Health reviewed free treatment, doctor consultations and X-rays.
In his speech, Blora Regent Arief Rohman welcomed everyone to Blora Regency, specifically to Tunjungan District.
The Regent reported that the discovery of Tuberculosis cases in Blora Regency in 2024 reached 1,485 cases, and increased in 2025 to 1,676 cases.
This shows that case-finding efforts are increasingly massive, but it also serves as a reminder that TB remains a health problem that we need to address together.
"We ask for guidance in handling this matter. We also ask for assistance. We have three regional hospitals. Hopefully, we can be assisted and improve our services together. We also ask for assistance in addressing stunting and other issues. Thank God, the provincial synergy has enabled this center to improve," he explained.
"And as of today, 350 positive cases of TB have been found in Blora Regency," he added.
The Regent said that as a preventive measure, his party had implemented Tuberculosis Prevention Therapy (TPT).
However, in its implementation, there are still various obstacles in the field, both in terms of public awareness and service coverage.
The Regent realized that the success of this program cannot rely solely on the government, but requires collaboration from all parties, including health workers, cadres, village governments, and active community participation.
Meanwhile, member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Edy Wuryanto, in his remarks, stated that TB is a disease that is difficult to cure, because it is resistant to drugs, and it even has a strong membrane so it requires long-term treatment.
"Indonesia used to be ranked third, behind China, India, and Indonesia. But now, in this case, Indonesia is now ranked second after India," he said.
According to Edy, this activity is certainly important for Blora and Blora must become a role model, so that the activities carried out today must be able to reduce TB in Blora.
"If this is done well, I hope Blora will reach zero TB cases. I also entrust the Samin Surosentiko Regional Hospital, located in the southern region, with its remote location, to the public, so that it can become part of equitable access to healthcare," he said.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Health (Wamenkes) of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Benjamin Paulus Octavianus, explained that his visit was to see what was happening in the field and what problems had occurred.
"I came here so that everyone can help each other, remind each other, and so that it's a shared commitment and a source of pride for us if Indonesia is free of TB," he explained.
The Deputy Minister of Health stated that TB cases in Indonesia are very high, therefore, they must be addressed immediately and seriously. He also asked all regional governments (Pemda) to work together to prevent TB.
"TB sufferers must immediately receive regular treatment for six months. Furthermore, their families must also be given preventative medication to prevent contracting the disease," he stressed. (Endah)
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