The Second Day of AUA Academic Conference 2023 Discusses the Situation of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia

The second day of the AUA Academic Conference 2023 was held in parallel with the symposium of the 6th International Conference on Hospital Administration (ICHA) and the 3rd International Conference of Occupational Health and Safety (ICOHS) on Monday, 13 February 2023. AUA Academic Conference which was held in a hybrid manner in the Hall A FPH UI has discussed a lot about the situation of HIV/AIDS and the condition of maternal and neonatal health in Indonesia.

Present as the first symposium speaker, Bianca Gaea Ginting, HSE Junior Expert Overseas Division of PT. Waskita Karya. It is not uncommon for HIV/AIDS to infect workers, especially construction workers who stay for a long time at project sites. ”PT Waskita Karya does not discriminate against workers with HIV/AIDS. We will continue to pay attention to infected workers by providing peer educators and committees that focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and control,” said Bianca.

The first plenary session presented two speakers, namely dr. Heru Kasidi, M.Sc., Chief of Pita Putih Indonesia and Prof. dr. Zubairi Djoerban, Sp.PD-KHOM., Internist – Specialist of Hematology and Oncology, University of Indonesia. Doctor Heru Kasidi discussed “Maternal and Neonatal Health and Climate Change”. In his presentation, dr. Heru explained that climate change could also affect maternal and neonatal health conditions. “Maternal health is not only about humans, but about our planet. Climate change is a threat to our health condition. Real action is needed to improve maternal and neonatal health, especially in Indonesia,” said dr. Heru. Furthermore, Prof. dr. Zubairi Djoerban, Sp.PD-KHOM explained about “HIV/AIDS Situation and Management in Indonesia”. “One of the predominant factors for HIV risk behavior is drug injections. In Indonesia there are lots of people who do drug injections using one syringe for more than one person. This is what makes our number of HIV/AIDS cases increase,” said Prof. Zubairi. In addition to the number of disease cases, Indonesia also has a high rate of ARV-resistant cases, which is around 24.1%. Support is needed in terms of the psychosocial component for people with HIV/AIDS to continue to undergo treatment.

Apart from HIV/AIDS, the second day of the conference also discussed global health. In the second plenary session, Prof. drh. Wiku Bakti Bawono Adisasmito, M.Sc., Ph.D., Indonesian Task Force for COVID-19 Handling explained about “Lesson Learned from COVID-19 Handling in Indonesia: Policy, Implementation, Evaluation, and Recommendations for Policy Changes or Updates based on Regional Perspective”. Prof. Wiku said that Indonesia uses the 5S strategy to control the COVID-19 pandemic, namely strategy, structure, system, skill, speed, and target. Indonesia also carries out pentahelix collaborations between the government, the private sector, the community, academia, and the media. Two other speakers were also present, namely Dr. Barlev Nico Marhehe, S.E., M.A., M.Sc., from UNEP Indonesia who presented the topic “Environmental Global Changes and Implications on Planetary Health: Control and Management Strategies” and David Colloza from UNICEF Indonesia who presented the “Current Situation of Global and Indonesian Children’s Malnutrition”.

On the second and last day of the AUA Academic Conference 2023, the winners from various categories that have been contested were also announced. Ariadne Aulia won the Best Poster Presentation Award category. For the Runner Up Best Poster Presentation Awards are:

1. 1st Runner Up Poster Presentation, Rahmi Andrita Yuda
2. 2nd Runner Up Poster Presentation, Feurah Dihan Bahar
3. 3rd Runner Up Poster Presentation, Febyolla Presilawati Rizanda Machmud won the Best Oral Presentation category.

While the Best Oral Presentation based on the topic is as follows:

1. Topic of Occupational Health and Safety, Lelitasari
2. Topic of Epidemiology, Shalzaviera Azniatinesa
3. Topic of Population Studies, Dewi Retna Indrawati
4. Reproductive Health Topics, Dr.Syed Irfan Karim
5. Topic of Environmental Health, Ardhi Arsala Armani
6. Health Informatics topics, Andriwibowo
7. Health Promotion and Behavior topics, A Pascha Paramurthi
8. Topics of Health Communication, Anro M. Begontes, MD
9. Topic of Health Economics, Imalka Wasana Rathnayaka
10. Topic of Health Administration and Policy, Malahayati Rusli Bintang
11. Topic of Public Health Nutrition, Imas Arumsari
12. Topic of Health Tourism, Bayu Aji Prasetya

For the Photography Competition category are:

1. 1st Winner, Mohammad Haikhal Ramadani from Suherman Medika University
2. 2nd Winner, Achmad Subagja from Nusa Mandiri University
3. 3rd Winner, Rafi Khairani Sanabil from Sunan Kalijaga University
4. Favorite Winner, Agus Hadiyanto

For the Case Video Competition category are:

1. 1st Winner, M. Ricko from Sriwijaya University
2. 2nd Winner, Ni Kadek Ayu Indah Artiwi from Mataram University
3. 3rd Winner, M. Rafli Iltizamulloh from Padjadjaran University
4. Favorite Winner, Hesty Inke

In the closing session, the Deputy Dean for Education, Research and Student Affairs, Dr. Ir. Asih Setiarini, M.Sc., expressed her gratitude to all parties who have supported the implementation of the AUA Academic Conference 2023. Through this conference, it is hoped that countries in Asia can collaborate to create even better Asian public health. (WR)