Health checks at the beginning of the school year are covered by multiple sources
A new circular stipulating that students must undergo regular health checks at the beginning of the new academic year has entered into force. Financing will be provided from health insurance and statutory budgets.
According to a new circular issued by the Ministry of Health, students in preschool and general education institutions will undergo a health check once a year at the beginning of each academic year.
New Health Check Regulation
Children in preschool education institutions and students in general education institutions will undergo regular health checks once a year at the beginning of the new academic year.
Scope of Health Screenings
The regulation aims to proactively monitor students' physical, nutritional, and mental conditions, and to detect abnormalities and common diseases early.
Sources of Financing
Funds required for the health checks to be conducted at the beginning of the school year will be covered from sources such as the Health Insurance Fund, annual budgets, the Disease Prevention Fund, and legal sponsorships.
Insurance Data and Statistics
As of June 2026, millions of health insurance cases have occurred for students, with significant payments made by the fund.