SDG 3 In Number
Number of graduates
6.192
Number of graduates in health professions
927
3.3.2 Health Outreach Programmes
Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) demonstrates its commitment to improving health and well-being through outreach programs and community service initiatives that address the needs of different population groups. In 2025, UNS students, research teams, and university units carried out activities involving local communities, disadvantaged people, and individuals facing challenging circumstances. These initiatives included health education, free medical examinations, preventive health services, and medical assistance, focusing on improving access to health information and care for people who may face barriers to essential services.
A. PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
1. UNS Care 2025: Community Health Education and Free Health Screenings in Wonogiri, Indonesia
On September 27, 2025, the Student Executive Board (BEM) of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), through its Ministry of Social Affairs, organized UNS Care 2025 in Lemahbang Village, Kismantoro District, Wonogiri Regency, Indonesia. Under the theme “Ngabdi Nyawiji: Promoting Equitable and Sustainable Health,” the program aimed to improve local community health and well-being through health education and free medical services. The initiative reflected UNS students’ commitment to community service and improving access to health care.
The program provided community health outreach through an educational session led by Dr. Enrico Ananda Budiono, who explained the importance of healthy lifestyles in accessible language. More than 100 community members participated in free health screening services, including maternal and child health examinations, general health checkups, and physiotherapy. These activities helped residents access health information and services while encouraging greater awareness of their health needs.
Through this local community health outreach program, UNS demonstrated its commitment to promoting health and well-being by providing direct health education and accessible medical services to the local community. The initiative also strengthened engagement between students and residents, supported preventive health practices, and contributed to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
2. UNS Brain Research Group Conducts Community Health Outreach in Sragen, Indonesia
On June 1, 2025, the Brain, Degenerative Disease, and Cancer Research Group (RG BDC) at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), conducted a community health outreach program in Sambi Village, Sragen Regency, Indonesia. The program was organized in collaboration with Saras Ibnu Sina Sukowati Hospital and UNS radiology residents. It involved 70 community members and focused on preventing dyslipidemia and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
The program provided health education and free health screenings to improve community health and well-being. Educational sessions covered healthy eating, physical activity, and stress management. Health screenings included height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) measurements; blood glucose, uric acid, and cholesterol tests; and electrocardiograms (ECGs). These services supported early detection of health risks and helped participants understand the importance of disease prevention and follow-up medical care.
Through this local community health outreach program, UNS actively promoted health and well-being by providing preventive health education and screening services to the local community. The initiative strengthened collaboration between the university, health care professionals, and community members, supporting UNS’s commitment to community service and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
B. PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE
1. FORDIS UNS Supports the Well-Being and Inclusion of Students with Disabilities During Campus Orientation 2025
On August 19, 2025, the Center for Disability Studies (PSD) at the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), mobilized the UNS Disability Student Volunteer Forum (FORDIS UNS) to support incoming students with disabilities during the 2025 New Student Orientation Program (PKKMB) at the UNS Auditorium in Surakarta, Indonesia. This initiative aimed to provide an accessible, comfortable, and inclusive campus environment for students with disabilities from their first day.
FORDIS UNS volunteers from various faculties provided mobility assistance, communication support, campus navigation, and technical guidance throughout the orientation program. PSD LPPM UNS also coordinated with the university’s orientation committee to ensure that students with sensory, mobility, and intellectual disabilities, as well as neurodivergent students, could access orientation activities and participate more equally. These efforts helped address accessibility barriers and supported students’ comfort, independence, and well-being.
Through this initiative, UNS demonstrated its commitment to supporting disadvantaged people, particularly students with disabilities, by improving access to university activities and strengthening inclusive support services. The program also promoted disability awareness and student volunteerism, helping new students adapt to campus life and participate more independently.
2. PMPA Vagus UNS Delivers Health Outreach and Medical Services to Remote Communities in Wonogiri, Indonesia
On April 26–27, 2025, the Nature Lovers and Medical Aid Association (PMPA Vagus) of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), conducted a series of humanitarian and community service activities in Pracimantoro District, Wonogiri Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The program aimed to extend health education and medical services to residents in remote areas, where distance from urban centers may create barriers to accessing health information and care.
As part of the program, PMPA Vagus organized mass medical services for local residents, offering health consultations, medical treatment, circumcision, and minor surgery. The team also held educational sessions at SD Negeri 1 Digal and SD Negeri 3 Digal, reaching 80 students with information about the health risks of smoking and the misuse of narcotics, alcohol, psychotropic substances, and other addictive substances (NAPZA). The educational materials were developed in consultation with school principals and teachers to address local needs and promote healthier choices.
Through these activities, UNS students delivered a health outreach program for disadvantaged people in remote communities, combining direct medical services with preventive health education. By reaching residents and schoolchildren in areas far from urban centers, the initiative expanded access to health services, raised awareness of preventable health risks, and promoted community health and well-being, contributing to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
Source: https://fk.uns.ac.id/index.php/berita/detail/888/vagus-fk-uns-adakan-bakti-sosial-di-wonogiri
C. PROGRAMS FOR REFUGEES/IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES
1. UNS Collaborates with Partner Institutions to Provide Health Outreach Services for Displaced Communities in North Aceh
On December 25, 2025, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), in collaboration with Universitas Malikussaleh (Unimal), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), and the Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (MER-C), conducted a health outreach program for flood-displaced communities in Paya Rubek, Sawang District, North Aceh, Indonesia. The humanitarian mission aimed to improve access to essential health services and promote the health and well-being of displaced residents in a remote, previously isolated area affected by severe flooding.
The joint team provided free medical services to 73 displaced residents, including 8 children, 48 adults, and 17 older adults. Medical services addressed respiratory infections, skin conditions, digestive disorders, and flood-related injuries. The program also delivered psychosocial support to approximately 120 children and several displaced adults, along with nutritious food for young children and pregnant women. These activities prioritized vulnerable groups and helped address their immediate physical and psychosocial health needs.
Through this collaborative health outreach initiative for internally displaced communities, UNS helped improve access to medical care, nutrition, and psychosocial support for people affected by natural disasters. By reaching displaced residents in a hard-to-access area, the program demonstrated UNS’s commitment to promoting health and well-being among vulnerable populations and supporting SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
2. UNS Provides Caregiver Training for Indonesian Migrant Workers
On November 8, 2025, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), through its Vocational School, collaborated with the Central Java Migrant Worker Protection Agency (BP3MI Central Java) to launch a capacity-building program for prospective and current Indonesian migrant workers. The program included three training courses: caregiver training, English Prometric preparation, and hospitality (housekeeping).
The caregiver training was led by Dr. Sri Anggarini Parwatiningsih, S.Si.T., M.Kes., and was scheduled to run for 27 days. Participants received training materials and guidance to support their learning and professional development. The program was designed to help participants develop relevant competencies and obtain training certificates.
Through this initiative, UNS contributed to the capacity building of Indonesian migrant workers by providing vocational training, including caregiver preparation, in collaboration with a government agency responsible for migrant worker protection.
3. UNS Provides Health and Welfare Support to International Students from Yemen and Palestine
In 2025, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), through its Zakat Collection Unit (UPZ UNS), supported international students facing health-related and financial challenges. In October 2025, UPZ UNS provided IDR 3,000,000 in medical assistance to Mohammed Ali Hasan Al-Sakkaf, a master’s student from Yemen, to help cover medical expenses following hospitalization. This assistance helped address an immediate health-related need and supported the student’s recovery.
In April 2025, UPZ UNS also awarded a scholarship to Doaa Jameel Eid Al-Ramlawi, a doctoral student in Public Health from Palestine, as part of its support for students from conflict-affected regions. Together, these initiatives demonstrate UNS’s efforts to support the health and well-being of international students through medical assistance and financial aid, particularly those facing challenging circumstances.
These initiatives reflect UNS’s commitment to student welfare and inclusive support for individuals from international and conflict-affected backgrounds. However, the medical assistance is individual support rather than a community health outreach program, while the scholarship is primarily educational and financial assistance.
Source: UPZ UNS Annual Report
Conclusion
Through these initiatives, UNS promotes health and well-being by extending health services and educational support beyond the university campus. The programs demonstrate the university’s role in community engagement, disease prevention, and support for vulnerable populations, including residents of remote areas, students with disabilities, and people affected by displacement. Together, these efforts reflect UNS’s commitment to inclusive community service and contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).