Community service activity entitled “LENTERA,” an acronym for “Lansia Energik dan Sehat Bersama Apoteker” (Energetic and Healthy Elderly with Pharmacists) was conducted by the Master in Pharmacy Management students of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Class of 2024. This event was held on February 5, 2025, in Sengon Village, Klaten Regency, with 27 elderly participants. The activities included an energetic and healthy elderly exercise session led by a trained instructor, a health education session on fitness for active and happy elderly, a Q&A session, and the distribution of door prizes and souvenirs for the elderly.

The health education session for energetic and happy elderly began with a discussion on the importance of physical fitness. Exercise is crucial as it helps maintain overall health, reduces the risk of chronic diseases (such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, etc), and improves both physical and mental well-being. The session also covered tips for maintaining physical fitness in the elderly, such as staying active (through exercise), maintaining a healthy diet, getting sufficient rest, keeping cognitive health in check, and undergoing regular health check-ups. Recommended exercises for the elderly include leisurely walking, elderly gymnastics with light movements focused on muscle strength and flexibility, yoga, tai chi, and leisurely cycling.

Additionally, the elderly were encouraged to maintain a healthy diet by consuming high-fiber foods (fruits, vegetables, and whole grains), high-quality protein (fish, tofu, tempeh, or eggs), limiting high-salt and high-sugar foods, and drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day. Through this health education session, it was hoped that the elderly would gain more knowledge and awareness about maintaining their bodies to stay fit, healthy, and energetic.

This event included a discussion session where participants could ask questions to the presenter for further clarification on the topics discussed. The presenter also utilized this session to evaluate the audience’s understanding of the material. The final activity was the distribution of door prizes, such as basic food packages, to the elderly who actively asked or answered questions and those who showed enthusiasm and energy during the exercise session. Additionally, all attending elderly received a souvenir in the form of a tumbler. Overall, the elderly participants demonstrated great enthusiasm and active engagement throughout the event.

The outreach activity with the theme “PEMANTRA – Utilization of Family Vegetable Gardens for Family Medicinal Plants” was attended by 14 mothers with toddlers in Sengon Village, Klaten Regency. This activity was conducted using the KIE method (Communication, Information, and Education), which is one of the effective ways to deliver the material. The purpose of this activity is to increase knowledge and utilization of family medicinal plants for herbal prevention and treatment, as well as to optimize the home garden as a functional green space. Utilizing the home yard as a living pharmacy offers various benefits, one of which is improving the family’s health quality. Medicinal plants grown independently are guaranteed to be of high quality because they are free from pesticides and harmful chemicals. In addition, TOGA gardening activities can also beautify the home environment, creating a green, comfortable, and serene atmosphere.

In the conducted activities, participants showed enthusiasm that indicated an awareness of the importance of utilizing garden land for productive purposes, especially to meet their family’s health needs through independently processed medicinal plants. Active discussions showed that they were interested in the material provided, indicating an increased understanding of the benefits, planting, care, and processing of medicinal plants.

As a form of appreciation for the enthusiasm and active participation in the Q&A session, we are giving gifts to the mothers who asked questions. The purpose of giving these prizes is to motivate participants to be more courageous in asking questions and sharing experiences related to the use of family medicinal plants (TOGA). The prize given is a chopper. Not only that, for the mothers who attended, souvenirs in the form of medicinal plant seeds (red betel leaves or Javanese ginseng), and booklets about TOGA were given. We also provided toys for the children of the mothers present, such as soap bubbles, taiyo, and sand coloring. The hope of giving these gifts is to motivate the mothers to immediately practice the knowledge they have gained from the counseling, and to enhance the sustainability of the home garden program for medicinal plants in Sengon Village.

This activity is expected to have a positive impact on family health, the environment, and the local economy. Follow-up programs such as mentoring and advanced training can be conducted to ensure the sustainability of the program and to enhance participants’ skills in cultivating medicinal plants.

The theme of the social project was “ACT to HOPE,” which stands for Awareness, Commitment, and Transformation towards a Healthy, Optimistic, Positive, and Empowered life. The project was participated in by students from SMK Kristen 2 Klaten, aiming to educate them on the dangers of smoking and drug abuse (NAPZA) while promoting a healthier lifestyle. The activities included an educational presentation, interactive discussion, mini-games, a Q&A session, and the distribution of educational posters. The posters were given to all students to further spread awareness within the school community.

The educational presentation began with an overview of the dangers of smoking and drug abuse, covering their negative impacts on physical health, academic performance, and social life. This session aimed to increase students awareness of the risks and encourage them to make informed decisions. The next part of the presentation emphasised strategies for resisting peer pressure and making a firm commitment to a drug-free life. Additionally, students were introduced to the ACT to HOPE concept, highlighting the importance of transforming bad habits into positive actions to reach their full potential. The discussion session allows the students to ask questions of the presenter for a more detailed explanation of the topic and is also used by the presenter to test the students understanding of the explained topic. Students who were active in the discussion session were then given prizes as a token of appreciation.

Overall, the students showed great enthusiasm and active engagement throughout the event. The “ACT to HOPE program successfully encouraged students to make positive choices, reinforcing the message that a bright future starts with conscious and responsible actions today. In the end, the entire series of events ran well and smoothly, and all participants and the program organisers took a group photo as a keepsake.

Community service activity entitled “GEN Z FIT “Generasi Z Fokus Inovatif Tangguh” Lawan Anemia” was conducted by the Master in Pharmacy Management Students of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Class of 2024. This event was held on February 5, 2025, In SMK K Klaten, Klaten Regency, with total 73 participant from grade 10 to grade 12. This activity was carried out using the lecture and discussion method with students from SMK K Klaten. Apart from discussions and lectures, the activities were also interspersed with ice breaking and question and answer sessions with the participants.

The material presented at this socialization was related to the importance of consuming blood supplement tablets, especially for teenagers. The topics presented include an introduction to anemia, its causes, symptoms, and how to prevent it through a healthy and nutritious diet followed by consuming blood supplement tablets. Apart from the topic of blood supplement tablets, this community service activity was also carried out together with other groups who raised an interesting topic, namely the dangers of drug abuse in teenagers.

The socialization activities went well, followed by high enthusiasm from the students. The activity took place interactively where students actively asked questions related to the material presented. Apart from that, students were also given information media in the form of leaflets to add important information that needed to be known about anemia and the importance of consuming blood supplement tablets. The female students also received souvenirs and blood supplement tablets where administering TTS at the right dose can prevent anemia and increase iron reserves in the body.

The high enthusiasm and warm welcome from SMK K Klaten made the event run exceptionally well and smoothly. It is hoped that this activity will increase teenager awareness of meeting their nutritional needs, including physical activity, shared meals, and the consumption of Iron Supplement Tablets (TTD) for teenager.

Community service activities with the theme “SOBAT CILIK (Sadar Obat Bersama Apoteker Cilik or Medication Awareness with Little Pharmacist)” in Sengon Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, by Master of Pharmacy Management Students of Gadjah Mada University were conducted on February 5, 2025. The activity was attended by 15 students from 5th and 6th grade of SDN 3 Sengon. Before delivering the material to the children, a pre-test was conducted first to measure the children’s knowledge. SOBAT CILIK is a community service activity that focuses on introducing the pharmacist profession, drug classification, types of drug preparations, and the principles of DAGUSIBU (Get, Use, Store, and Dispose of Drugs in the Right Way) in a fun way to form children who are “Medication Aware.”

While delivering the material, the children actively and enthusiastically listened and answered questions. After providing the material, the children were taught the song and dance “Jingle Apoteker Cilik” and “DAGUSIBU.” In this activity, the selection of Apocil (Apoteker Cilik or Little Pharmacist) was also carried out using “Flashcard SOBAT CILIK”, where the children were given questions using flashcard that had been prepared. From the game, five children were selected with the most correct answers as Apocil and were given an Apocil trophy.

Lastly, the children were given a post-test using the same questions as in the pre-test. The evaluation results showed an increased knowledge of the material presented, reaching 86.67% (13 out of 15 students). Based on the minimum value set, which was 70, the number of students who passed reached 86.67% (13 students), which was an increase in knowledge of 8 out of 10 students (80%) who scored below the standard of 70 in the pre-test. This passing rate shows the success of the “SOBAT CILIK (Sadar Obat Bersama Apoteker Cilik)” activity in increasing students’ basic knowledge about the pharmacist profession, drug classification, types of drug preparations, and DAGUSIBU.

The results of the activity evaluation questionnaire also showed that they enjoyed this educational activity, and most students were interested in becoming pharmacists. Based on the questionnaire, the most preferred activities were answering flashcard questions and dancing to the Apocil jingle. This shows that the flashcards attracted students’ interest in the educational process regarding the Pharmacist profession, drug classification, types of drug preparations, and DAGUSIBU.

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Master of Pharmacy Management (MMF 2024) students conducted a Community Service Program at the Sengon Village Hall, Prambanan Subdistrict, Klaten Regency, Central Java. The program, titled KEREN (“Kenali dan Manfaatkan Program Pembiayaan Kesehatan JKN” or “Get to Know and Take Advantage of the JKN Health Financing Program”), aimed to educate the public about the importance of utilizing the health services available through the National Health Insurance (JKN) program to improve their health and well-being.

The event took place from 09:00 to 11:00 AM and was attended by 20 participants, primarily members of the Integrated Healthcare Center (Posyandu ILP) in Sengon Village, Klaten Regency. The session began with a presentation using PowerPoint slides, which covered essential information about JKN and BPJS Health, including an overview of the program, its benefits, and how to access its services. Each participant received a pocketbook on JKN health financing, designed to be practical and easy to carry. The pocketbook was divided into three sections: introduction, main content, and conclusion, and was written in simple, accessible language to ensure the public could easily understand it. The material was compiled from reliable sources and presented in a narrative style. A pretest was administered before the presentation and a posttest afterward to measure the participants’ understanding of the material. Following the presentation, a Q&A session was held, where participants had the opportunity to ask questions about the JKN program. Additionally, a mini game titled “Oper Bola Berirama” was conducted to reinforce the material covered during the session in a fun and engaging way. Before the event concluded, a song titled “Belum Tahu” performed by the Director of BPJS Health in collaboration with the Rector of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), was played.

The event ran smoothly, with participants enthusiastically engaging from start to finish. Many actively participated in the Q&A session, asking questions about the JKN program and its benefits. It is hoped that through this program, participants gained a better understanding of JKN, including how to register and utilize its health services. Ultimately, the goal is for the community to take full advantage of the JKN program, improving their access to healthcare and enhancing their overall well-being. The KEREN 2024 program successfully achieved its objectives, leaving participants more informed and empowered to make the most of the health financing opportunities available to them.

On Thursday 06 June 2024, the Master of Pharmacy Management Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a workshop with the pharmaceutical industry and distributor experts. The topic taken in this workshop was PPIC (Production Planning and Inventory Control) for the Pharmaceutical Industry and Pharmaceutical Distributors. This event aims to provide participants, practitioners, students, and academics insight into supply chain systems and planning for producing medicine and other pharmaceutical products.

This workshop was opened with a speech by the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Satibi, MSi. In his speech, he expressed his high appreciation for holding this event. He conveyed that we need to know the supply chain for raw materials for medicines from upstream to downstream and the challenges at each stage, so that we, especially pharmacists in the industry, can manage operations well, so that the goals of making medicines, namely safety, efficacy and quality, can be achieved. while still prioritizing fulfilling customer needs.

This workshop presented 3 expert speakers in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in Supply Chain Management. The first speaker was Dra. Tuti Susilowati G, apt, MM, ICSM who is the Business Operations Director of PT. Bintang Toedjoe Kalbe Farma Group with the topic Value Stream Supply Chain Management. She explained what Supply Chain Management is and why Supply Chain Management is very important in the pharmaceutical industry, “End to end Supply Chain” involves a whole integrated process. From product design and procurement of raw materials then scheduling, production, and then final delivery of the finished product to the customer”

The second speaker was Drs. Pre Agusta, MBA is an Independent Commissioner of PT. Enseval Putra Megatrading Kalbe Farma Group, with the topic Supply Chain Challenges in the Pharmaceutical Industry. He explained the challenges faced and the solutions taken in managing inventory and supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry. An integrated information system is the key to managing efficiently the Indonesian pharmaceutical industry. The system plays a role in collecting, processing, and providing accurate data regarding drug supplies, raw materials, and finished products.”

The last session presentation was by Dr. Berty Argiyantari, who is the Chief Executive Officer of PT Mostrans Kalbe Farma Group. She explained about Pharma Logistics Management and how to manage logistics in pharmacy, especially in the pharmaceutical industry and distributors. She emphasized that products are the main asset of pharmaceutical companies, and pharmaceutical products are not included in the cheap category, so they need to manage distribution and logistics well. She also did not forget to explain how monitoring control along the supply chain and continuous improvement must always be carried out to maintain product quality. Control monitoring also includes data that is managed during the supply chain management process. She emphasized that “Data is the new oil” Because with the data we have, it can be processed as a basis for improvements in the future.”

It is hoped that this seminar will open up insight for the participants, especially pharmacists, about the importance of managing the supply chain in the pharmaceutical industry. The Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada is committed to continuing to support and facilitate the development of pharmacist competencies in Indonesia, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, through various innovative collaborative programs.

Learning National Scale Drug Distribution Management

from Upstream to Downstream

The Master of Pharmacy Management Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted an expert lecture on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. The session was led by Dr. Dra. apt. Agusdini Banun Saptaningsih, MARS, the current Director of Pharmaceutical Management and Services at the Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia, who previously held position as Director of Pharmaceutical Production and Distribution and briefly served as Secretary of the Directorate General of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices. Her background also includes practice as a Pharmacist at Dharmais Cancer Hospital, a National Cancer Center, and consulting on the development of several private hospitals across Indonesia. This board of experience brought her as a suitable expert lecture regarding national scale of drug distribution management from policymaker to practitioners in healthcare facilities.

The session covered a range of topics essential for understanding the complexities of national drug distribution. These included the management and implementation of drug quality tests at government pharmaceutical installations, the Indonesian National Logistics System, integrated drug and vaccine management, and the management of vaccine distribution. Dr. Saptaningsih also discussed the broader health transformation underway in Indonesia, encompassing primary care, referral services, health security, health financing, human resources in health, and health technology. Highlighting the importance of health transformation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to good health and well-being, Dr. Saptaningsih encouraged students, as future health practitioners, to actively participate in these efforts.

Furthermore, she shared practical insights from her experiences managing national-scale drug distribution challenges, such as vaccine procurement and distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing acute kidney failure in children from contaminated syrup medications, drug supply to remote Indonesian regions, and ensuring medication availability for Indonesian pilgrims. Through this lecture, students gained comprehensive knowledge about drug distribution management from both a policymaker’s and a healthcare implementer’s perspective, equipping them to undertake responsible practices in drug distribution to ensure safety, efficacy, and effectiveness.

Development Management of Pharmaceutical Industry – an Expert Lecture

“Contribution of the Pharmaceutical Industry in the JKN Era”

An expert lecture on the Master of Pharmacy Management study program at Universitas Gadjah Mada was held on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, with the theme of cost savings in the Indonesian Pharmaceutical Industry. This expert lecture presented Drs. apt. Pre Agusta Siswantoro, MBA as Independent Commissioner of PT. Enseval Putra Megatrading. Before serving as Independent Commissioner of PT. Enseval, he was served as Kalbe’s External Relations Consultant and served as Manufacturing Director of Kalbe (pharma division) and Manufacturing Director of PT. Bintang Toedjoe. He also served as Chairman of Hisfardis (Association of Pharmaceutical Distribution) and deputy chairman of the IAI Central Management. Currently he is still appointed as the Jury of “Indonesia’s Innovation” organized by BIC and KNRT. Based on his experience, in this expert lecturer study, the students have the opportunity to explore knowledge comprehensively, especially regarding the development management of the pharmaceutical industry in Indonesia.

In this expert lecture, he explained four topics, including Production Cost Management, Production Operations Management, Warehouse-Transportation Distribution, and Cold Chain Logistics. In this expert lecture, he also conveyed the development of the pharmaceutical industry in Indonesia, which is currently largely influenced by the existence of the SJSN (Sistem Jaminan Sosial Nasional) where drug prices are determined by the government through an e-catalog auction system so that the pharmaceutical industry has to construct strategy for cost reduction program to produce pharmaceutical products remain of high quality at an affordable price.

Hopefully, this study can contribute to the realization of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), namely the realization of positive economic growth in the pharmaceutical industry sector and the development of the pharmaceutical industry in Indonesia more rapidly, as well as the creation of new innovations in producing medicines. Furthermore, it reminds us the role of pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry is very important, namely that they always have responsibility for the products they produce and are responsible towards consumers, which prioritizes patient safety.

As a practitioner in manufacturing and distribution, he also shares his experience in the practice of drug distribution in several real cases that occurred in Indonesia. One of the cases raised was choosing a mode of transportation to save costs. Based on topic of the study and sharing sessions, it opens students’ insight into management development of pharmaceutical industry. Students are expected to be able to contribute to the development of the pharmaceutical industry in Indonesia by committing to high product quality and compliance with regulations.

The Gadjah Mada International Fellowship (GMIF) Degree Program stands as a beacon of educational opportunity, extended by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) to international students seeking to pursue a Master’s degree. With a special emphasis on candidates from the ASEAN region (excluding Indonesia) and Global South Countries, this scholarship program aims to empower individuals with outstanding academic
achievements to excel in their chosen fields of study.

Through the pursuit of Master’s degrees in relevant fields, GMIF participants not only enhance their own knowledge and skills but also lay the foundation for progress and development within their home countries. With a vision for a brighter future built upon the pillars of education and innovation, GMIF nurtures the next generation of leaders who will drive positive change and create impact on a global scale.

NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPS
The number of fellowships offered for GMIF Degree 2024 is 15 fellowships of a full-time master degree program

ELIGIBILITY

• Maximum age: 30
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Psychology, Medicine/Health, Agriculture, Agricultural Technology, Forestry, Animal Science, Law, Social and Political Science, Cultural Science, or related fields
• Excellent bachelor’s degree academic record (GPA of at least 3.0 on 4.0 GPA scale or any other documents proving candidates adequate academic qualification) for master program applicants
• Good proficiency in English (TOEFL ITP score of at least 500 or IELTS 6.0)
• Recommendation letter from previous institution or supervisor

SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE

• Waived tuition fee (Four semesters for Master Program); tuition fee will be borne by the students upon extension (if any)
• Living allowance expenses according to Yogyakarta rate

1. Maximum one semester for Indonesian Language Program/INCULS for those who enroll in the INCULS Program (the length of language program depends on the result of Bahasa proficiency Placement Test)
2. Four semesters for Master Program
3. A round-trip international airfare (direct economy class)

• Health insurance during the fellowship program
• Electronic Visa and Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) during the fellowship program
• Thesis research incentive of Rp10.000.000 for Master Program (will be given to the research supervisor)
• Student Dormitory

Should you have further inquiries, kindly contact
admission@ugm.ac.id, cc to wcu@ugm.ac.id

FURTHER INFORMATION

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