The MBKM or Independent Learning Program – Merdeka Campus is a program launched by the Minister of Education and Culture which aims to encourage students to master various sciences in preparation for entering the world of work. The independent campus has several forms of learning activities, including: student exchanges, thematic real work lectures, independent studies/projects, entrepreneurial activities, humanitarian projects, research/research, teaching assistance in education units, and apprenticeships/work practices.
On Thursday, 9 February 2023, the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Universitas Indonesia (UI) carried out the Dissemination of the Results of the Independent Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) activity for Public Health Practice Work in the Doctoral Promotion Room, Building G FPH UI. The MBKM activity was carried out by FPH UI undergraduate program students in semester 7 (seven), in collaboration with the Depok City Health Office and the Depok City Association of Indonesian Public Health Experts (IAKMI). The dissemination was attended by representatives of the Depok City Health Office, IAKMI Depok City, Field Advisors and Heads of the Cilangkap, Cilodong, Duren Seribu, Mekarsari, and Rangapan Jaya Health Centers.
The event was opened with remarks by the Vice Dean for Education, Research and Student Affairs, FPH UI, Dr. Ir. Asih Setiarini, M.Sc. In his remarks, the Deputy Dean for Education, Research and Student Affairs at FPH UI hoped that students would learn a lot at the puskesmas and be able to compare learning at the puskesmas with the learning they get in class. Further remarks were delivered by representatives from the Depok City Health Office, Dr. Zakiah. “Stunting is still a problem in Depok, with the existence of the MBKM program, hopefully it can sharpen what interventions can be carried out by the Depok government in handling stunting and other health problems,” said Dr. Zakiah in her speech.
Student presentations were then divided into three major themes, namely Stunting Determinants, Information Systems, and Surveillance Systems. These three themes were presented by representatives from different puskesmas. The theme of Determinant Stunting Factors was presented by representatives from the Mekarsari Health Center student team, the Information Systems theme was presented by representatives from the Cilodong and Rangkap Jaya Health Center student teams, and the Surveillance System theme was presented by representatives of the Cilangkap and Duren Seribu Health Center students.
The presentation from FPH UI students also received feedback from the invitees who attended, one of which was delivered by the Head of the Duren Seribu Health Center, Dr. Triani Posma Rohana. “In Duren Seribu, students face such a big challenge because Duren Seribu has a high stunting rate. We are very pleased with the arrival of students because we can share experiences and knowledge,” said Dr. Triani. Doctor Triani also hopes that there will be new things that can help the Duren Seribu Health Center after the MBKM activity ends. (aap)
