Residents welcomed enthusiastically Ketuk Pintu Program in Jatinegara Barat Flat, Kampung Melayu Urban Village, Jatinegara, East Jakarta, Saturday (9/12) that was initiated by Jakarta Health Department.

The activities including general medical examination, free dental treatment, early detection of cervical and breast cancer, Posyandu (maternal and child healthcare) , elderly, mass circumcision and class pregnant women. Hundreds of occupants flocked provided booth since morning.

“I really appreciate this activity, thanks to health dept and sub-dept, this is so useful,” said Bambang Musyawardana, East Jakarta Mayor when reviewing the health services booths in Jatinegara Barat flat.

Head of Jakarta Health Department, Koesmedi Priharto acknowledged, the program is focused on provide service for residents in flat, kampung deret, slum residential and under privileged residents. As they (low-economy residents) have no awareness of healthy matter.

“We’ve to monitor cause disease spread quicker in flat or dense populated area,” he expressed.

Residents taught how to take care of themselves, do preventive things and also how to maintain healthy live, eat and work.