Jember Regency to Launch Homecare Service for Vulnerable Residents

The Jember Regency government in Indonesia is set to launch an innovative Homecare service aimed at improving healthcare access for its most vulnerable citizens. The program, scheduled to begin on Friday, July 24, 2026, will bring medical assistance directly to the homes of those in need.

This initiative adopts a proactive "jemput bola" (go to the people) strategy, dispatching healthcare professionals to visit residents who require medical attention. The Homecare service is specifically designed to support vulnerable populations, including low-income families, individuals with chronic illnesses, the elderly, people with disabilities, pregnant women at high risk, and children experiencing stunting.

Jember Regent Gus Fawait explained that the program aims to alleviate the burden of accommodation and unexpected costs that residents often face when seeking treatment at Puskesmas (community health centers) or hospitals. "Through this program, people with limited mobility and finances will receive comprehensive medical services without having to leave their homes," he stated during a "Pro Gus'e" session on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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Through this program, people with limited mobility and finances will receive comprehensive medical services without having to leave their homes.

The Homecare services will encompass in-home medical examinations, logistical support, and telemedicine consultations. This integrated approach will connect patients directly with general practitioners, specialists, and sub-specialists remotely. The Jember Regency government hopes this pioneering healthcare model will become a national benchmark.

Even before the official launch, healthcare workers have been providing services under the program's umbrella. Nidhi, a 75-year-old resident of Pakusari village, has been receiving intensive care at the Pakusari Puskesmas after previously receiving a health check at home. Her daughter, Alma, expressed gratitude for the program, noting her mother's fear of visiting medical facilities. Alma hopes that many other residents will benefit from this initiative.

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Specialist telemedicine services mean the Jember Regency government provides remote consultation facilities connecting patients directly from home with general practitioners, specialists, and even sub-specialists.