60th National Health Day Award Night in Jakarta on November 29, 2024The Ministry of Health held the 60th National Health Day Award Night at Siwabessy Auditorium on Friday (29/11). The event was attended by Minister of Health Budi G. Sadikin, Deputy Minister of Health Dante S. Herbuwono, Secretary General of the Ministry of Health Kunta Wibawa Dasa Nugraha and officials in the Ministry of Health as well as invitations from other ministries and institutions.
In his remarks, the Minister of Health said that the success of health programs depends not only on directives or policies, but also on the ability of each individual to realize the importance of their own health.
“Good health is one that makes each individual feel that they must be healthy. The process is different, not just telling, but making people aware,” said the Minister of Health.
The Minister of Health closed his remarks by inviting the public to bring the spirit of healthy living to their respective environments, including family, neighbors, and colleagues. He also reminded the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and keeping a happy heart and positive thoughts.
On this summit night, the Ministry of Health presented a number of awards to recognize various achievers in the health sector. Some of the notable awards presented at this event include:
1. HKN Olympic 2024 Award
This annual sporting event has once again become a means of strengthening friendship and cooperation across sectors. This year, 50 of the best athletes from seven sports such as badminton, futsal, and table tennis received awards for their passion and achievements.
2. Public Service Award
The Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) of the Ministry of Health received an award for excellent public service performance. These categories include Independent Public Service Provider Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (PEKPPP) Assessment received by 33 UPTs and Public Service Interaction Behavior Compliance received by 36 UPTs.
3. Library Innovates
Three excellent libraries from the Ministry of Health's UPT were selected as winners thanks to their contribution in creating a data-driven work culture through knowledge management.
4. Art and Creativity Competition
With the theme “Devotion of Health and Medical Workers,” the competition involved journalistic works, creative videos, and photography. The competition successfully portrayed the dedication of health workers as the spearhead of healthcare in Indonesia, with the best 15 entries receiving awards.
In the Public Service Category, UPT within the Directorate General of Pharmaceuticals also won awards. Among them are:
- Jakarta Medical Devices and Health Facilities Safety Center (BPAFK) which won the Government Public Service Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (PEKPPP) award with a score of 4.61 (“Excellent” predicate)
- BPAFK Surabaya won the PEKPPP award with a score of 4.29 (“Very Good” predicate)
- BPAFK Surakarta won the PEKPPP award with a score of 4.17 (“Very Good” predicate)
- Banjarbaru Medical Device and Health Facilities Safety Workshop (LPAFK) won the PEKPPP award with a score of 3.97 (“Good” predicate)
- LPAFK Banjarbaru also received the Public Service Interaction Compliance award with a score of 88.53 (“Very Good” predicate).
