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East Kalimantan Wins Award for Healthcare Access and Service Quality

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • East Kalimantan won the provincial award for access to and quality of healthcare services at a regional government awards event in Balikpapan.
  • The assessment covered healthcare access, national health insurance participation, sanitation, health facilities, free health checks and local innovations.
  • East Kalimantan ranked first, while West Kalimantan placed second in the category.

East Kalimantan received the top provincial award for healthcare access and service quality at the 2026 Outstanding Regional Government Appreciation event for Kalimantan.

Deputy Home Affairs Minister Akhmad Wiyagus presented the award to East Kalimantan Governor Rudy Mas'ud during the ceremony in Balikpapan on Thursday, Sept. 3. West Kalimantan took second place in the same category.

The category evaluates local governments on their commitment and performance in expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare. The assessment includes access to services, participation in Indonesia's national health insurance program, adequate sanitation, standardized health facilities and free medical examinations. Regional innovations that provide inclusive and effective services also add to a government's score.

The Home Affairs Ministry organized the event and appointed the Institute of Domestic Government, or IPDN, as its host. The awards recognize local governments that have implemented programs addressing residents' basic needs, including education, healthcare, waste management and housing. The ministry said the indicators align with the president's priorities and reflect its role in guiding and supervising regional administrations across Kalimantan.

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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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