Mataram, 9–14 December 2025 — A total of 55 students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK), Universitas Mataram (UNRAM), representing the International Class of the Medical Education and Pharmacy Study Programs, participated as volunteers in an international community health outreach program organized by the Youth Expedition Project (YEP) in collaboration with HOPE Indonesia.
This program also reflects Universitas Mataram’s commitment—particularly FKIK—to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in the areas of good health and well-being, quality education, and global partnerships. Activities were conducted across several locations, including Malaka School, Teluk Kodek, and Dusun Pandanan, North Lombok.
Throughout the program, FKIK UNRAM students were actively involved in a series of health education campaigns and community-based activities. Students from the Medical Education Program delivered health promotion sessions focusing on:
• prevention and early management of acute respiratory infections (ARI),
• basic first aid education,
• awareness of diabetes and dengue fever, and
• interactive health education tailored to community needs.
Meanwhile, students from the Pharmacy Program played a key role in providing education on:
• rational use of medicines,
• safe storage and management of medications at the household level,
• basic understanding of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, and
• drug abuse prevention through targeted awareness campaigns.
The program also included home visits and an educational carnival, designed to engage community members—especially children and families—through interactive games and participatory learning approaches. The activities received positive engagement from the local community.
According to apt. Mahacita Andanalusia, S.Farm., M.Farm., Coordinator of Global Mobility at the Office of International Affairs (OIA) Universitas Mataram, the program plays an important role in supporting students’ international learning requirements.
“International exposure is a mandatory component for students enrolled in FKIK’s international class. They are required to participate in international activities totaling 80 hours as part of the graduation requirements. This program is one of the initiatives expected to support students in gaining meaningful international exposure while contributing directly to community health and the SDGs agenda,” she explained.
Through this initiative, FKIK UNRAM and OIA UNRAM reaffirm their commitment to promoting student global mobility, international collaboration, community engagement, and the achievement of the SDGs. The partnership with YEP and HOPE Indonesia is expected to serve as a foundation for future collaborative programs that enhance global competencies among UNRAM students.