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 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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.