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Professor Intansari Nurjannah of UGM Promotes Sujok Therapy for Pain Relief and Healing

Thursday, 2 May 2024

Traditional medicine remains highly relevant in treating illnesses amidst the advancement of medical technology nowadays.  One such example is Sujok therapy, a traditional treatment from South Korea that utilizes specific points on the body to alleviate pain without consuming medication, reduce emotional and mental disturbances, and treat other ailments.
Achievement, Innovation, News Report

UGM Startup ‘Inspirasien’ Enters Top 10 in HK Tech 300 Southeast Asia Competition

Thursday, 25 April 2024

PT Inspirasien Srikandi (Inspirasien), a pioneering medical technology startup from Indonesia, has secured a spot among the top 10 finalists in the HK Tech 300 Southeast Asia Startup Competition.  The competition began in May 2023 and saw participation from over 100 startups across seven Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong.  Inspirasien, an innovative venture from […].
Faculty Corner, Innovation, News Report

UGM Lecturer Creates Doping Screening App for Athletes

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Doping, a performance-enhancing stimulant, comes in various forms, like medications, supplements, and hormones.  The use of doping has tarnished the titles of many athletes, leading to sanctions like the Indonesian team’s flag prohibition at the 2021 Thomas Cup because the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned the Indonesian team from hoisting the flag as a sanction […].
Faculty Corner, Innovation, News Report

UGM Students Develop Livestock Supplement to Boost Immunity

Friday, 24 November 2023

The livestock and agriculture industry contributed IDR 1,672.25 trillion, 9.9% of Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021.  However, according to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture crisis center, until October 15, 2023, there were 615,444 cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock in 27 out of 38 provinces in Indonesia.  This […].
Innovation, News Report

UGM Expert: Wolbachia Mosquitoes are Safe for Humans, Can Reduce Dengue Cases

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

The World Mosquito Program (WMP) Yogyakarta plans to release millions of Wolbachia mosquito eggs in Buleleng Regency and Denpasar City, Bali, to anticipate the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever during the upcoming rainy season.  However, the plan to release Wolbachia mosquito eggs has been postponed due to public concerns about potential health effects on the […].
Innovation, News Report

Medi-Caps: Innovative Pill Capsules for Easy Medication in Cats

Monday, 20 November 2023

A team of UGM students has developed an innovative pill capsule product specifically designed for cats to facilitate the administration of solid medications.  Named Medi-Caps, these capsules are made from safe and pet-friendly materials, designed to reduce the risk of allergic reactions in cats and ensure the safety of long-term use.
Achievement, Faculty Corner, Innovation, News Report

UGM Receives Award on 2023 National Health Day

Sunday, 12 November 2023

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received the National Work Award in the Researcher category on the 2023 National Health Day.  This award further complements the National Work Awards that UGM has received in previous years, solidifying UGM’s presence as a university excelling in the innovation of health tools.  The Ministry of Health presented the award during […].
Faculty Corner, Innovation, News Report

UGM Students Develop All-in-One Herbal Healthcare App to Strengthen Family Health Resilience

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Five UGM students in the Student Creativity Program have developed an all-in-one herbal-based healthcare application to strengthen family health resilience after the pandemic.  The application, named Herbacare, can detect the nearest TCAM (traditional, complementary alternative medicine) service providers and enables appointments with physicians, medical specialists, and traditional healthcare experts.
Faculty Corner, Innovation, News Report

UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing Holds Health Research & Innovation Expo (HRIE)

Friday, 29 September 2023

The Vice Dean for Research and Development of the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Dr. Lina Choridah, MD, stated that there is a gap regarding healthcare products in society today.  The gap between academics and industry often leads to innovative ideas from professors or students stopping at the prototype stage.
Crisis Center
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