Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing
A total of 88 students, consisting of 43 UGM students and 45 international students, participated in a summer course organized by UGM from November 6 to 17. The chosen theme for the summer course on precision medicine aims to introduce future healthcare professionals to the importance of treating patients using specific patient data, including genetic […].
Two UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing lecturers were invited as speakers at the annual Fete de La Science with the theme Sports Science, organized by IFI Yogyakarta on November 22, 2023. Fete de La Science is an annual French scientific and cultural event that takes ten days in October in France and […].
Professor Adi Utarini, the lead researcher at the World Mosquito Program (WMP) Yogyakarta, emphasized that the research on Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes has received recognition and support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI).
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer’s are diseases with increasing prevalence as age advances. It is predicted that the number of Alzheimer’s patients in Indonesia will reach 3,999,285 people by 2050.
Yogyakarta has become the first city in Indonesia to implement Wolbachia-infected mosquito technology to control dengue fever (DF). Since the inception of this program in 2016, the number of DF cases in Yogyakarta has gradually decreased, reaching its lowest point in 2023 at 67 cases.
UGM students have developed an early detection tool for stunting based on artificial intelligence (AI). The stunting detection tool, named Electronic Stunting Detection System (ESDS), is designed to be integrated with an information system and a smartphone application.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (2021), Indonesia ranks second with the highest number of hyperglycemia sufferers, reaching 19.5 million.
A UGM team won a gold medal at the 2023 Grand Jamboree-International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition held in Paris, France, from November 2 to 5, 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 […].
Dean of the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Professor Yodi Mahendradhata, became a member of the Indonesian delegation at the seventh meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) on pandemic preparedness and response organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) from November 6 to 10 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government have forged cooperation in education, research, and community service. At least 12 cooperation agreements were signed by department heads within the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government and Vice Deans from the UGM Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Animal Science, […].
Minister of Public Works and Housing Basuki Hadimuljono recently attended his daughter’s graduation ceremony at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).
Andrologist from the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Dr. Dicky Moch Rizal, MD, was promoted to a full professorship on Thursday (October 26), where he delivered an inaugural lecture entitled “Physiology of the Reproductive System as a Window to Men’s Health Information.” Professor Rizal emphasized that a man’s physical health significantly affects […].
An interesting situation unfolded during the farewell and gathering of postgraduate program graduates at the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing on Wednesday (October 25).
The prevalence of chronic kidney failure (CKF) in Indonesia is quite alarming.
Disaster management systems have become the primary focus in various countries following COVID-19.
A group of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has uncovered the remarkable benefits of binahong leaves as a potential therapy for acute kidney injury. This research project, led by Zhafira Mafaz and involving her colleagues Astia Anelia, Zahira Shofa, Fadhil Maulana, and Iffah Zakiya Yasmin, is part of the Student Creativity Program in the […].
A UGM student team conducted a social project to serve the community at the Bina Siwi Orphanage in Yogyakarta. The team sought to change the inclusive perspective of children with disabilities by creating a space for expression through dance and music.
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.
Indonesia has been recognized as one of the most generous countries. In 2022, Indonesia was once again ranked the most generous country in the world by the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index.
UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing Alumni Family hosted “Meridian 2023: Alumni Sharing” on Saturday (September 30) to help students prepare for life after graduation.
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.
The Dean of the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Professor Yodi Mahendradhata, participated in the United Nations (UN) High-Level Meetings on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPR) and Tuberculosis (TB).
Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is a congenital condition significantly contributing to the mortality rate of newborns and children under five.
The Biofilm Research Collaboration Center, led by Professor Titik Nuryastuti, MD, of the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, held a Focus Group Discussion at the Tahir Foundation Graduate School Building on Friday (September 8).
Caring for people with dementia (PWD) often leads to physical and mental exhaustion due to the emergence of challenging behaviors in PWD. Training for caregivers of PWD has been proven to increase knowledge and attitudes toward PWD.
The UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing provides students with free “angkringan” (small street food stall) breakfast.
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized the 2023 Indonesia Tuberculosis International Research Meeting (INATIME). This event gathers researchers, healthcare providers, policymakers, and experts to share research and innovative solutions related to the prevention, clinical management, and control of tuberculosis (TB).
The UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK) organized a popular writing training for lecturers on August 28-29, 2023.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and 12 institutions in Southeast Asia and Europe, teaming in the Health Information Technology for Indonesia in Higher Education (HITIHE) consortium, have launched a digital education platform called WikiTropica. This platform has been developed to address the needs of healthcare professionals and healthcare education institutions in enhancing their capabilities in tropical […].