To commemorate Mother’s Day, which falls on December 22, the Dharma Wanita Persatuan of Universitas Gadjah Mada (DWP UGM), the UGM 24-Hour Clinic, and Korpagama organized a series of activities, including a group exercise session, free health checkups, and the launch of the Priority Clinic Card.
Held in the UGM Agro Complex parking area, the event was attended by 137 participants: 102 members of the Prolanis program and Pawiyatan educational school, 20 residents of Dukuh Kocoran, five representatives from Korpagama Central, and 10 members of DWP UGM.
Dr. Indun Dewi Puspita, Chair of DWP UGM, stated that the theme of Mother’s Day 2025 is “Empowered and Productive Women Towards Indonesia Emas 2045.” According to Dr. Puspita, the theme of empowered and productive women reflects the vital role expected of mothers.
“If we look at the words ‘empowered’ and ‘productive,’ they represent the hopes and expectations attached to the figure of a mother. Even in daily life, if we talk about a mother’s role, 24 hours is often not enough,” she said on Wednesday (Dec. 17).
Referring to the chosen theme, Dr. Puspita explained that it reaffirms the role of mothers in shaping the future generation envisioned by the government as Indonesia’s Golden Generation in 2045. A mother, she said, is inherently multitasking.
“A woman is a very special being. While cooking, she can talk to her child and ask them to take a bath, work at the same time, and turn on the washing machine. Everything must be in order before leaving the house; that is a mother’s instinct,” she explained.
Nevertheless, Dr. Puspita emphasized that the greater role entrusted to mothers is to educate children to become the Golden Generation of 2045.
Therefore, once a woman marries, the title of “mother” is immediately attached, along with the responsibility of educating the nation’s future generation. Bearing this responsibility leaves no room for retirement. A mother’s role lasts a lifetime and can be fulfilled optimally with a father’s support.
“This is why mothers and fathers, or more specifically, families, are essential in realizing Indonesia Emas 2045. The strength of a nation lies within the strength of its families. No matter how small our role may seem, how we educate our children will have a significant impact on the sustainability and progress of our nation,” she added.
Dr. Wahyudi Istiono, Head of the UGM 24-Hour Clinic, explained that the Priority Clinic Card launched by UGM offers numerous advantages. In addition to priority queue access and health services, cardholders are entitled to consultations with family medicine specialists (KKLP). Those with dental and oral health conditions can also receive treatment from oral disease specialists.
Other facilities available to priority cardholders include the opportunity to participate in weekly healthy exercise sessions every Wednesday. They may also attend health education sessions under the Pawiyatan Mulya #2 program, held every Tuesday in the first week of each month.
“Cardholders can also access home care and palliative care services, medicine delivery services, and the card itself can be used as an e-money facility,” he said.
The launch of the Priority Clinic Card was marked by the symbolic handover of cards to Professor Achmadi Priyatmojo, Professor Sunarjo Keman, and Mirza Erapunagi.
As one of the recipients, Achmadi Priyatmojo expressed his appreciation to the UGM 24-Hour Clinic for providing health services to all Korpagama members. He also stated that he continuously encourages all Korpagama members to transfer their primary healthcare facility (Faskes 1) to the UGM 24-Hour Clinic because of its excellent services.
“By choosing this facility, we are grateful to be consistently reminded to maintain our health. My thanks go to all stakeholders who have supported Korpagama and the UGM 24-Hour Clinic–Korpagama in growing and improving together,” he said.
Author: Agung Nugroho
Post-editor: Rajendra Arya
Photographer: Donnie Trisfian