Jakarta, Oct. 8 -- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is strengthening the school health program's (UKS) role in improving the health of students, including promoting a clean and healthy lifestyle.

Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Fajar Riza Ul Haq stated that the strengthening of UKS must be carried out collectively because the health of students is the main foundation for successful education.

"Healthy children can learn better, grow up happily, and contribute to the community," he said in a statement issued by the ministry on Wednesday.

In addition, he also underscored the importance of health in education, which not only covers the physical aspect but also the mental, nutritional, social, and emotiona...