The North Sulawesi Provincial Health Office announced that 99.1 percent of the province’s population is now covered by the National Health Insurance (JKN) program. This achievement signifies near-universal health coverage for the region’s residents. Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Sulawesi Utara Head, Rima Lolong, confirmed the high participation rate. The province is being recognized for its progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) 2026. This milestone indicates improved access to healthcare services for the vast majority of North Sulawesi’s population. The achievement reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and expand insurance coverage throughout the province. Further details regarding the program’s impact and future plans were not immediately available.