Caring about health is an important part of preparing a productive generation for the future. UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta's Primary Clinic (Klinik Pratama) put that commitment into practice through its Free Health Checkup (CKG) service, which nearly 120 participants used during the Kalijaga Job Fair 2026 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Prof. Dr. Amin Abdullah Multi Purpose Building at UIN Sunan Kalijaga.

The service, which ran from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WIB, gave students, alumni, members of the academic community, and job fair participants and company representatives the chance to have their health checked at no cost. Notably, the checkups went beyond early detection and were followed by consultations and follow-up for participants who needed further examination.

The activity involved the clinic's health workers, from the clinic head, nurses, general practitioners, and dentists to administrative staff. Participants' enthusiasm was evident until registration closed, and some people were still interested in the service after the registration quota had been filled.

Dr. Diana Rismajani, Head of the UIN Sunan Kalijaga Primary Clinic, explained that the CKG is part of a national health program that should be supported by many health service facilities, including university clinics.

"This Free Health Checkup is a national program. All clinics and community health centers (puskesmas) are doing it. UIN Sunan Kalijaga's Primary Clinic is also looking for ways for students, and anyone else, to access the CKG program for free," she explained.

According to Diana, carrying out the CKG at UIN Sunan Kalijaga was not an official part of the Kalijaga Job Fair program. However, the occasion was used to widen access to health checks for the campus community and job fair participants.

The checkups included measurements of height and weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and blood sugar. Participants also received dental checkups, consultations with a general practitioner, respiratory checks, and information and services related to BPJS Kesehatan (the national health insurance program).

Diana said the clinic had previously carried out the CKG for about 500 new students of the Faculty of Da'wah (Dakwah) in cooperation with the Depok 3 Community Health Center. In that event, consumable supplies came from the Ministry of Health through the Depok 3 Community Health Center, while the checkups were carried out with support from the clinic's health workers.

Altogether, the CKG has been held seven times at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, with students as one of the main targets. The clinic will continue the effort as long as the national program runs, budget support is available, and it can be fitted in between the clinic's routine services.

"Because this is a national program, we should be able to contribute to it," she said.

More than just checkups, Diana stressed the importance of building awareness, especially among students as a productive age group, to know their health condition early. Preventive checkups matter so that potential health problems can be found early and addressed properly.

"Prevention should be done now, rather than finding out later when we're already sick. It's better to prevent as early as possible," she said.

The importance of early checkups was also seen in several findings during the CKG. Health workers found participants with high blood sugar, a heart rhythm disorder that had led one person to stop treatment, and a participant with very low body weight.

These findings became the basis for health workers to give guidance and encourage participants to get further examinations as needed. The clinic also recorded the checkup results to support follow-up, including directing participants to appropriate health facilities and to BPJS Kesehatan services if they are already enrolled.

Diana emphasized that the service does not end once the checkup is over. The clinic tries to contact participants who need follow-up based on their results.

"So we don't wait for students to come to us. From today's findings, we already have the data, and we will follow up by contacting them directly," Diana said.

Looking ahead, the Primary Clinic hopes the CKG can be strengthened through the involvement of all faculties. Health checkups are expected to become not just a clinic program but part of the university's concern for student well-being.

Diana proposed that new students be directed to get a health checkup in their first year. That way, the university would have baseline data on students' health as a basis for monitoring in the following years.

"We hope it can be strengthened by all faculties, so it is no longer a clinic activity but a university activity. Every new student should be directed to take part in the CKG so that their baseline health data is known from the first year," she explained.

Participants in the Kalijaga Job Fair 2026 felt the benefits of the CKG service firsthand. Febrina, a 2025 graduate of Yogyakarta State University who is currently looking for work, said she was interested in the checkup to learn her blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

In her view, health checks at some facilities can cost money, so a free service at the job fair was a useful opportunity.

"This free health checkup service is quite helpful and good, because it's free and accessible to everyone attending the Kalijaga Job Fair," she said.

From the results, Febrina learned that her teeth need further treatment. A general practitioner also explained that her blood pressure was above the normal range and advised her to pay more attention to her lifestyle and look after her health.

The experience made her more aware of the importance of health checkups and encouraged her to follow up, particularly on her dental health.

Febrina hopes the CKG service can be expanded and offered at other events organized by UIN Sunan Kalijaga so that the benefits of free checkups reach more people, including those from outside the campus.

Khoirunisa, a 2026 alumna of UIN Sunan Kalijaga, expressed similar appreciation. She used the CKG service to check her blood pressure and blood sugar, mainly because she felt her lifestyle was not fully healthy.

"I feel this health service is very helpful and useful, especially for students. The health workers were also friendly, so participants didn't feel tense when they were asked questions," she said.

Khoirunisa said the checkup gave her clear information as well as practical guidance for staying healthy after the event. For her, the CKG was a chance to get to know her body's condition better and pay more regular attention to her health.

Through the CKG service, the UIN Sunan Kalijaga Primary Clinic strengthens its contribution to the national health program while fostering a culture of prevention on campus. The presence of health services at the Kalijaga Job Fair 2026 shows that UIN Sunan Kalijaga's support for students and alumni is not only about readiness to enter the workforce but also about caring for health as an essential foundation for a productive, quality life. (humassk)