Indonesian health program promotes healthy living for chronic disease patients
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- BPJS Kesehatan Tondano is promoting its Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis) to encourage healthy lifestyles among residents.
- The program offers participants education from doctors and medical staff on diet, rest, and medication adherence.
- Local government and partners are supporting Prolanis, which aims to stabilize the health of individuals with chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
BPJS Kesehatan Tondano in North Sulawesi is actively promoting its Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis) to encourage healthy living and stabilize the health of individuals with chronic conditions.
Djamal Adriansyah, Head of the Tondano BPJS Kesehatan Branch Office, stated that Prolanis clubs guide participants in maintaining their health. "When participating in the Prolanis club, chronic disease sufferers are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle," Adriansyah said.
When participating in the Prolanis club, chronic disease sufferers are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Participants receive direct education from doctors and medical staff covering dietary adjustments, adequate rest, and regular medication. The program also includes health check-ups and exercises tailored for Prolanis members. "They are continuously educated, there are regular health examinations, and even exercises for prolanis participants. They are taught how to live healthily so their physical condition does not decline further," Adriansyah explained.
Adriansyah emphasized that Prolanis aims to ensure that patients with conditions such as hypertension and diabetes have their health under control. The program involves regular monitoring and check-ups by assigned doctors. He also expressed appreciation for the support from the Minahasa Selatan Regional Government, forkopimda, and related partners who strengthen Prolanis in the region. The 'Refreshing Club Prolanis' event in Tumpaan District, themed 'Healthy, Fit, Happy with Prolanis,' was attended by over 200 chronic disease sufferers.
They are continuously educated, there are regular health examinations, and even exercises for prolanis participants. They are taught how to live healthily so their physical condition does not decline further.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.