The UGM Library and Archives organized the Integrated Service Post for Non-Communicable Diseases (Posbindu PTM) in the lobby on Friday (Jun. 28). This event was part of a series of activities for the library’s first anniversary.
The Posbindu activity, aimed at the entire UGM academic community, aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being. The UGM Library and Archives collaborated with the Health Promoting University (HPU) and the UGM Integrated Health Bureau to ensure its success.
The UGM Academic Hospital and the Gadjah Mada Medical Centre supported this Posbindu activity. The Posbindu serves as a monitoring and early detection program for risk factors of non-communicable diseases.
Vice-Rector for Education and Teaching at UGM, Professor Wening Udasmoro, stated that Posbindu activities have been initiated in Indonesia since 2002. She noted that the purpose of this activity is to enhance the productivity and quality of life of the UGM community.
“This effort aims to promote healthy behaviors among lecturers, staff, and students so they can be more productive and of higher quality,” she said.
Health is a priority in supporting SDG 3 and encouraging various positive and beneficial activities for the UGM community.
“Health is important, so please continue to promote and strongly advocate for these activities,” Professor Udasmoro emphasized.
This activity, which aims to increase health awareness within the UGM campus environment, is expected to support the implementation of SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 4: Quality Education.
The event was attended by leaders and staff of the UGM Library and Archives, members of the librarian forum, Forsipagama members, part-time students, and cleaning services.
Five activities during the event included height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement; blood pressure and waist circumference check; cholesterol, glucose, and uric acid tests; nutrition consultation; and mental health consultation.
The Posbindu PTM was opened by Arif Surachman, Head of UGM Library and Archives; Professor Yayi Suryo Prabandari, Head of the Department of Health Behavior, Environment, and Social Medicine/Chair of HPU UGM; and Professor Wening Udasmoro, Vice-Rector for Education and Teaching at UGM.
Professor Yayi Prabandari expressed her happiness that Posbindu activities have been carried out in several faculties and units, including the UGM Library. She hopes that such activities will continue to be held alternately at UGM.
“Hopefully, this activity will help keep the campus community healthy throughout their tenure,” said Professor Prabandari.
Hopefully, this event will become a positive breakthrough to enhance and maintain health.
Author: Nisa Asfiya Husna