A Yogyakarta father-in-law surprises his daughter-in-law at UGM's graduation by donning a rare Ledhek Gogik costume.
Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing
UGM’s Professor Yayi Suryo Prabandari emphasizes the need for medical education reform, integrity, and zero tolerance for violence in healthcare following a sexual assault case involving a...
UGM nutrition expert shares how to recover from post-Eid bloating and fatigue through balanced meals, proper hydration, and light exercise.
In her inauguration at UGM, Professor Dewi presented strategies to prevent non-communicable diseases, focusing on digital solutions, community involvement, and a shift from curative to preve...
Maternal and infant mortality rates in Indonesia remain relatively high compared to other Southeast Asian countries, with a maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 189 per 100,000 live births and ...
Dengue fever (DF) remains a major health problem in Indonesia and globally. Caused by the dengue virus transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the disease has resulted in high mor...
More than 724,000 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) were reported in Indonesia in 2022.
It’s important to note that not everyone infected with Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria will automatically develop the disease. The majority of those infected can clear the infection on their ow...
The International Undergraduate Program (IUP) in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK UGM) is UGM’s first international class program.
Several studies have shown that integrating speech therapy interventions into daily routines at home, such as during mealtime and playtime, significantly improves language development.
A total of 1200 participants took part in the 2025 Equal Run held at the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) campus on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025.
The number of breast cancer patients is continuously increasing, affecting even those close to us. Unfortunately, most breast cancer patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage because early...
Previously controlled tropical infectious diseases are resurging, with a rising trend in cases. Climate change has further accelerated the spread of vector-borne diseases.
Data from the Global Cancer Observatory in 2022 showed that Indonesia recorded 408,661 new cancer cases, with a mortality rate of 242,099—more than 50 percent of the total cases.
World Cancer Day (WCD), which fell on Feb. 4, is a day observed globally to remind the public of the struggles of patients fighting cancer.
Recent research circulating in the media indicates that five commercially available tea bag products have been found to release microplastics when steeped in hot water.
The government plans to form a special committee for the joint selection of the Specialist/Subspecialist Doctor Education Program (PPDS) to enhance transparency and equitable distribution of...
UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK UGM) lecturer Professor Yunita Widyastuti was officially inaugurated as professor of anesthesiology and intensive therapy on Thurs...
Physical exercise has long been recognized as essential to human health and well-being. Over the course of civilization, the benefits of physical activity for both physical and mental healt...
One of President Prabowo’s flagship programs, the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) initiative, has been implemented in several regional schools.
Professor Nyoman Kertia of Universitas Gadjah Mada is highly regarded for his dedication to exploring traditional medicine and its integration into modern medical practices.
The Indonesian Ministry of Health and the Tropical Medicine Center of Universitas Gadjah Mada (PKT UGM) continue the pilot project to implement Wolbachia technology in efforts to control den...
The Free Nutritious Meal (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) program initiated by President Prabowo Subianto is set to be implemented in January 2025.
World AIDS Day is held annually on Dec. 1. This moment is used to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and support people living with HIV (PLHIV).
As usual, the morning at the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK UGM) campus is bustling with students moving about.
During their pregnancy journey, pregnant women must build a commitment to their pregnancy. Prenatal bonding and readiness to take on the role of a mother require significant social support.
The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a lunch discussion and sharing of experiences with Professor Christoph Stückelberger, founder an...
Professor of pediatrics at the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK UGM), Sunartini Hapsara, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at 21:59 WIB at Dr. Sardjito Hospi...
Indonesia is still facing a shortage of specialist doctors.
Behind a healthy mind is a strong body. A healthy mind and body must be nurtured early on as a foundation for future health.