DETAK, Early Cancer Detection Program approved by Indonesian Health Minister at Jakarta January 24, 2006.

According to histopathology examination in Indonesia on 1999, five leading site of cancer predominant in Indonesian population are cervical cancer, lymphoma, breast cancer, skin cancer and colon cancer. Arising from that awareness, Kalbe Farma cooperating with Dharmais Cancer Hospital launched DETAK (Deteksi Awal Kanker) or Early Cancer Detection Program.

DETAK was launched after being approved by Indonesian Health Minister, Dr. Siti Fadilah Supari, SpJP (K) at Gedung Dharma Wanita Pusat Kuningan, Jakarta on January 24, 2006. This event was followed by seminar, press conference and distribution of the book titled “Kanker, Antioksidan dan Terapi Komplementer” also some brochures.


(In the picture above from right to left: Herman Widjaja, Sutoto, Mrs. Umar Wirahadikusumah and Adji Baroto at the press conference. Click to enlarge)



Background
The background of launching this program is because cancer often being identified very late. This was attributed by fear of cancer in the common population which made people feel reluctant for examinations. Late diagnosis in the end inflicts with the rising health care cost, and decreasing the patient’s life-expectancy.
Aware with the importance of early screening, Yayasan Kanker Indonesia, Dharmais Cancer Hospital Jakarta and PT Kalbe Farma Tbk, endorsed mutual commitment to start enforcing DETAK program on November 2005.
DETAK is an educational program for the community to increase the knowledge about cancer, designed to convert the fear as to concern of cancer. This program is considered to be successful if the community already has courage to do routine medical check-up for earlier cancer screening.
DETAK program will be applied within one year by the following programs:
• Public seminars about cancer
• Press conferences
• Symposiums on cancer for journalists
• Writing contests about cancer
• Educational materials distribution such as: poster, brochure, etc
• Public and group lectures about cancer

With the strength and power of each participating side, Mr. Herman Widjaja as Kalbe Farma Director is optimist that this program will succeed. Kalbe Farma which has about 60 branches nationwide in Indonesia, is ready to support this noble program fully.
(Alongside with online electronic media such as this Kalbe Farma website)

DETAK secretariat
Jl. Swadaya Raya no. 11A, Duren Sawit Jakarta 13440
Tel.: 021-862 8557, 021-862 8584
Fax: 021-862 8584
E-mail: cakrawara@indo.net.id
Website: http://www.detak.org

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