Enviro News Asia, Depok – The Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta (FK UPNVJ) has strengthened multi-sector collaboration in the prevention of non-communicable diseases through a public health program held at the Pangkalan Jati Village Office in Cinere district, Depok City, West Java.
The program, titled “Pentahelix Collaboration for the Prevention of Degenerative Diseases through Education, Consultation, Physical Examinations, Basic Laboratory Testing, and Ultrasound Screening,” brought together academia, government, the private sector, community organizations, and the media to enhance public awareness of early disease detection. Around 70 Pangkalan Jati Village residents participated, receiving free health screening covering blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, uric acid, abdominal ultrasound, and individual medical consultations.
FK UPNVJ Dean Dr. dr. Taufiq Fredrik Pasiak said the program reflects the university’s contribution to Indonesia’s national health development agenda, stressing that medical schools carry both academic and social responsibilities to ensure scientific knowledge delivers tangible benefits to society. “This program reflects FK UPN ‘Veteran’ Jakarta’s commitment to improving the health of the Indonesian people as part of our contribution toward realizing the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045,” he said.
Non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus remain major public health concerns due to their potential to cause serious complications including kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, and stroke, as well as imposing substantial financial burdens on families through long-term treatment costs.
Expert Herera Rahajeng noted that non-communicable diseases are shaped not only by genetic factors but by everyday lifestyle choices. “Even individuals without a family history of hypertension or diabetes may still develop these conditions if the associated risk factors are not properly managed,” she said.
The program also featured the signing of a cooperation agreement between six parties, including FK UPNVJ, the Depok City Health Office, the Pangkalan Jati Village government, a private company, a youth organization, and a media outlet, underscoring the multi-sector commitment to sustained disease prevention.
Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Alumni, and Partnerships dr. Erna Harfiani said the program aims to build the habit of regular health examinations among the public so that potential health problems can be identified early before developing into serious complications. (www.upnvj.ac.id)
