Jakarta Accelerates Tuberculosis Elimination by 2030 Through TOSS TBC Campaign and JakScan Innovation

The Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov DKI) is stepping up its efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TBC) by 2030 through the Find, Treat, Until Cured (TOSS TBC) campaign and the introduction of Jakarta Smart Check and Notify (JakScan). The initiative was launched during Car Free Day, in collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture and the Ministry of Health, aiming to raise public awareness about TBC dangers and the importance of early detection.

Ali Maulana Hakim, Assistant for People’s Welfare at the Jakarta Secretariat, emphasized that TOSS TBC is part of a national movement rolled out across eight priority provinces. “Jakarta is ready to move faster toward becoming a healthy, TBC-free city. Today, we gather not just to open an event, but to reaffirm our strong commitment to end tuberculosis in the capital,” said Ali at Bundaran Hotel Indonesia (HI) on Sunday (Nov 9).

The campaign marks a crucial step in mobilizing communities to detect, treat, and recover from TBC. “TBC can be cured if detected early and treated completely. We want every Jakarta resident to feel safe, confident, and unafraid to seek medical help when symptoms appear,” Ali added.

During the event, the city also introduced JakScan, a digital innovation that enables residents to conduct self-screening for TBC risks. The app provides personalized recommendations and directs users to nearby health facilities for follow-up examinations. “This is a major step forward in using technology for early detection and case referral. We hope JakScan becomes an accessible, responsive, and integrated health tool for everyone,” said Ali.

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno highlighted that Indonesia still faces a high TBC burden, stressing the importance of completing treatment. “Let’s work together find TBC cases, provide care, protect patients, and ensure disciplined treatment until full recovery,” he urged.

As of November 8, 2025, Jakarta recorded 49,029 TBC cases, with 90% (44,331) already receiving treatment. This reflects the capital’s strong commitment to ensuring patients complete their therapy and recover fully.

Head of Jakarta Health Department Ani Ruspitawati reaffirmed that the city continues to strengthen health innovations and services to meet the 2030 elimination target. “We are committed to ensuring every Jakarta citizen knows, checks, and completes their treatment. Through the TOSS TBC movement, early detection at homes, schools, and workplaces, and the JakScan app, we make TBC prevention easier and more inclusive,” she said.

Pemprov DKI has also expanded the TBC-Alert Villages program, community-based networks providing education, peer support, and patient assistance—now reaching 563 villages across the city. “By 2030, we aim for every neighborhood in Jakarta to become a TBC-Alert Village—ready, aware, and united to end TBC,” Ani added.

The TOSS TBC campaign launch was more than a ceremonial event—it was a collective declaration to act. By engaging citizens directly in public spaces, the city hopes to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and empower communities to take part in TBC elimination. “Every resident who learns the value of early detection brings us one step closer to ending TBC by 2030,” Ani concluded