Health Ministry Strengthens Elderly-Friendly Services and Ecosystem
- 13 Jun 2026 19:34 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Poin Utama
- Deputy Minister of Health, Dante Saksono Harbuwono, emphasized his commitment to strengthening healthcare services and the support ecosystem for the elderly.
- The Ministry of Health is also promoting the development of a comprehensive support ecosystem for the elderly through various health and empowerment programs.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Health is intensifying health services for older adults to support the goal of healthy, independent elderly populations.
Deputy Health Minister, Dante Saksono Harbuwono, reiterated the ministry’s commitment, saying efforts focus on strengthening both services and the supporting ecosystem. He noted that most community health centers have become elderly-friendly as part of service transformations across Indonesia.
“About 87 percent of puskesmas (Community Health Center) have transformed into elderly‑friendly puskesmas. Integrated geriatric services are also being continuously strengthened,” remarked Dante at the 2026 National Elderly Health Day commemoration in Jakarta on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Beyond medical care, the ministry is developing empowerment programs for older adults that cover multiple aspects of life. Strengthening physical and mental health, improving financial literacy, and promoting the use of technology are among the program priorities.
The Health Ministry is also encouraging stronger roles for caregivers and stresses the importance of family support for elderly well‑being. “Elderly health is not solely a medical matter. Community support is needed to realize healthy and prosperous older adults,” said Dante.
Dante underscored the significant contributions older people make to their families and to societal development. He said healthy elders raise family quality of life and serve as valuable national assets.
“Healthy elders mean happy families. Dignified elders mean a civilized nation,” he added. (Annaila Azzahra-EN)
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