On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the Social Affairs Office together with BPJS Kesehatan Bungo Regency visited the Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) settlement in Dwi Karya Bakti, Pelepat Subdistrict, Bungo Regency.
The visit aimed to directly hand over a certificate or certificate of National Health Insurance (JKN) to the SAD community. Since the beginning of 2023, Pundi Sumatra with the support of the ESTUNGKARA program has been trying to oversee the JKN management for the community in this location, in ensuring access to basic health services for the community.
This process was also accelerated by the support and facilitation of the Bungo District Social Service, which entered the SAD data into the program access. Sirlinawati, Head of Social Affairs at Bungo Social Affairs Office, expressed her excitement on the occasion, "We are very happy to be able to help our SAD citizens. If they seek treatment at the Puskesmas or RSUD, they don't need to worry about the cost. Just show this JKN certificate and all fees are free!" he said.
Purwanto as Head of Service and BPJS membership in his speech also socialized the importance of JKN and other benefits. "With the issuance of this JKN certificate, the Kito Suku Anak Dalam family has obtained the same health service rights from the state. The state through the Bungo regional government has provided health protection or protection that can be used anytime when needed. When sick and in need of treatment, it will be free of charge or free!" he said.
A total of 149 JKN certificates were handed over by BPJS and the Social Service to the SAD community. The handover was also witnessed by the Chairperson of PMI Bungo, Verawaty Mashuri (wife of the Bungo District Regent and chairperson of PMI Bungo) who was attending the blood type checking agenda and the implementation of routine posyandu at the location. The community's awareness of the importance of maintaining health is also increasing, with awareness efforts related to PHBS, socialization of infectious diseases, education about healthy food and joint actions of gotong royong.