According to the Yogyakarta City Health Office, 157 elementary school children were reported to have contracted mumps or parotitis.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore (KBRI Singapore) and the UGM Tennis Association organized a friendly tennis match to strengthen bonds of friendship on Saturday (Oct. 19) at the UGM Tenni...
Adolescents represent a crucial age group in Indonesia’s population.
The Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Satgas PPKS UGM) has received an award from the National Commission on Violence Against Women fo...
The UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK UGM) swore in 40 new doctors, 13 male and 27 female, at the Grha Sabha Pramana on Tuesday (Oct. 15).
Around 1,850 participants, comprising 1,450 members of the public and 400 guests and members of the UGM Faculty of Forestry, took part in the Forestry Run on Sunday (Oct. 13) at the Faculty ...
A total of 20 contingents, consisting of 18 faculties and two schools, are set to compete in sports and arts during the 41st UGM Sports and Arts Week (Porsenigama), held from Oct. 13 to Nov....
Mental health is crucial to a person’s well-being, as having a healthy mind allows individuals to live happily and productively in society. A healthy and harmonious family plays a signific...
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Monkeypox Virus (Mpox) a global public health emergency, or Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), in mid-August.
The UGM Faculty of Animal Science (Animal Science UGM) has been distributing free-boiled eggs to students taking their midterm exams.
A total of 1,700 runners participated in the UGM Trail Run 2024, held in the Mount Merapi National Park on October 5-6, 2024, under the theme “Run, Edu, Care.” The participants were divi...
Have you ever noticed goats or sheep eating soil or licking walls, wooden barn structures, or tree bark? These behaviors indicate that the livestock may suffer from a mineral deficiency.
More than a hundred alumni of Universitas Gadjah Mada from various regions participated in the 2024 Kagama Cup XVII Lawn Tennis Tournament, held on Oct. 5-6 at UGM’s Tennis Courts.
The incidence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among adolescents is increasing, with risks such as anemia, diabetes, hypertension, and even impaired lung function due to smoking, primaril...
The Special Region of Yogyakarta has become an endemic area for the Culex mosquito, which transmits the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus.
The critical period determining the success of raising free-range chickens is within the first 7 days after hatching. Food, temperature, and shelter must be well-maintained during this cruci...
On Saturday (Sep. 28), 25 stray cats from the UGM campus area were sterilized and given free rabies vaccinations at the Anatomy Laboratory and Professor Soeparwi Veterinary Teaching Hospital...
A simple stage performance, “Senja Gurau,” was held at the UGM Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB UGM) on Friday afternoon (Sep. 20).
The UGM Faculty of Pharmacy has been tasked with supporting national independence in medicines and medical devices, which remains a significant challenge for the country.
A team of UGM students has successfully innovated in the health sector by creating sandals equipped with Loadcell-Accelerometer technology to assist patients with lower extremity bone fractu...
Measles and rubella remain a threat to public health in Indonesia. Infectious diseases caused by viruses can lead to severe complications, including congenital malformations and death.
Participating in the 2024 Forestry Run might be the perfect opportunity for running enthusiasts.
According to WHO data from 2019, 18 million people live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This incurable disease requires long-term treatment and management for those affected.
The human brain gradually declines in capability over time. Transcendental meditation has been shown to help enhance brain function, even in individuals over 20.
Some members of society still harbor negative stigmas regarding hypnosis therapy. However, clinical hypnotherapy can be utilized as a supportive therapy or alternative method to address vari...
In line with the commitment to support the health and well-being of the university community, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Philosophy UGM) has established a Health P...
Drinking water may seem trivial, but regular water consumption offers various benefits. The main benefit is preventing dehydration.
Maintaining mental health is a crucial aspect for students. The heavy workload of college activities, along with various assignments, often leads to stress and anxiety.
Cervical cancer remains one of the most concerning diseases for the Indonesian population.
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed globally on 10 September each year. This commemoration aims to reinforce the collective commitment to preventing all forms of suicide attempts.