The Nutrition Student Association (HIMAGISA) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta organized a national seminar on Nutrition with the theme “Balancing Plates, Balancing Mind: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health Through Nutrition” on Saturday (20/01) at Bararah Hall, siti walidah building, Unisa Yogyakarta integrated campus.
Agung Nugroho, AMG, MPH as the Head of the Nutrition Study Program revealed in his remarks that this national seminar activity was very educational for students, especially since the topic raised today was very close to students, namely regarding mental health and food issues.
“Through this national seminar, students are expected to be able to have a broader mindset in maintaining health and become the initial capital to become a competent and useful nutritionist,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences (Fikes) Unisa Yogyakarta M. Ali Imran M, Fis appreciated the good steps taken by HIMAGI in taking the topic of discussion.
Imran also highlighted the mental health issues that occur in society, this is certainly related to poor nutrition and physical activity so that through discussions like this it needs to be encouraged in providing macro and micro understanding of nutritional fulfillment among the general public so that people are increasingly concerned with balanced nutritional intake and physical activity.
“Nutrition and physical activity are two things that need to be considered in maintaining our mental health today,” he said.
The activity was carried out in a hybrid manner by presenting Dr. Rita Ramayulis DCN, M.Kes (Founder of Konsultan Indonesia, Award winning nutritionist Best selling author, Fitness instructor), Zahro Varisna Rohmadani, S.Psi, M.Psi, Psychologist, CH, CHt, C.NNLP, C.P
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Resolving nutrition problems is an important issue, especially during the presidential and vice presidential campaign period in 2024. Of course, many programs related to nutrition and health are also campaigned to gain sympathizers, masses and vote for presidential and vice presidential pairs on February 14, 2024.
Stunting is still an important issue, raised by the three presidential and vice presidential pairs in the 2024 election political stage. Various programs were discussed during the contestation period and open debates. Presidential candidate number 1 targets no more malnutrition problems in Indonesia, because both health and education are investments in the future of a nation. Furthermore, Candidate No. 3 provides attention and nutritional support to pregnant women, where healthy pregnant women certainly reduce healthy generations, have growth and development and maximum brain function. Meanwhile, the last pair has a program to improve the Healthy Indonesia Card (KIS) for children and the elderly (elderly), where this program seems to be a continuation of the previous government’s program. Including the program touted by candidate no 2 is free lunch and milk at school.
Why is nutrition important for a country?
Nutrition is intrinsically linked to the right to eat and live a healthy life. All people should have access to healthy and nutritious food for optimal development, growth and work productivity. As a basic need, good nutrition is considered an investment (savings) in human resources that provides current and future returns.
There is a lot of research evidence showing that improved nutrition has an impact on the welfare and economy of a nation. The World Bank explains that nutrition interventions can improve a nation’s economy. Research conducted at the University of Indonesia explains that Indonesia has potential economic losses due to stunting in toddlers ranging from IDR 15,062 to IDR 67,780 billion. This amount is equivalent to a range of 0.89-3.99% of total GDP in 2021. The losses associated with low resource productivity can be prevented if adequate investments are made in proven interventions, especially those that focus on ensuring optimal nutrition in the critical 1000-day window between the beginning of a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday.
History of Nutrition Development
Sixty-four years since the founding of the School of Food Workers established by the People’s Food Institute on January 25, 1951, Indonesia’s cadre of nutrition workers was established. It was the first time that the country paid attention to human resources on nutrition, food and health. The aim of the school was to improve Indonesia’s nutrition.
Schools and education, an investment in the future, are still in existence today. This shows that the nutrition workforce is rapidly expanding to higher education in Indonesia. Based on data from the Indonesian Higher Education Association (AIPGI), there are 33 Nutrition Diploma Programs, 17 Nutrition Diploma Programs, 103 Nutrition Bachelor Programs, 9 Dietisien Profession Programs, 6 Master Programs and 2 Nutrition Doctoral Programs. Really, how many diploma, bachelor, master and doctor graduates every year? It is not impossible that the nutrition resources are ready to realize the Golden Indonesia 2045 program.
Success Stories of Various Countries in Reducing Stunting
Several countries have successfully reduced stunting in a short period of time, including Peru, Thailand, Brazil and Vietnam. In just 8 years from 2008 to 2016 Peru reduced stunting from 28 percent to 13 percent; Thailand reduced it from 25 percent in 1987 to around 10 percent in 2016; between 1974 and 2007, Brazil reduced the prevalence of stunting in children under five from 37.1 percent to 7.1 percent; Vietnam reduced child stunting by almost 50 percent in a decade.
There is no “single recipe” for their success in reducing stunting. Each country uses strategies and approaches that are appropriate to its context. However, the key elements that underlie the varied approaches and that contribute to success are very similar. Each country’s experience shows that sustained political commitment, strong leadership and effective nutrition activists, an enabling policy environment, multi-sectoral action, a focus on evidence-based interventions implemented at scale. Strong monitoring, adequate and well-prioritized funding, and community involvement are key success factors.
Strengthening Institutional Capacity to Reduce Stunting
Indonesia already has a program to reduce malnutrition, in this case stunting, through specific and sensitive nutrition interventions. Not only from the health sector, but efforts to control stunting have been carried out multisectorally. Various efforts have been made to accelerate the reduction of stunting such as increasing leadership commitment in all institutions; increasing behavior change communication; increasing the integration of intervention programs of all institutions; increasing food security and nutrition; and developing and strengthening data, information, research and innovation systems.
At the end of the presidential leadership this time, of course there is also a policy transfer in accordance with the mandate of the 1945 Constitution in order to educate the nation’s life. Through presidential and vice presidential campaign activities, the program plans they make are certainly to reduce malnutrition rates in Indonesia. In the course of 64 years, it is hoped that the leader has a stronger commitment to improving the quality of health of the Indonesian people. There are no cases of malnutrition, no pregnant women experiencing malnutrition anemia, and all citizens are covered by health financing.
Nor Eka Noviani, S.Gz., M.PH
Lecturer of Nutrition Study Program Unisa Yogyakarta
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The D4 Medical Laboratory Technology (TLM) Study Program at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta held an expert lecture on Medical Laboratory Technology in the field of clinical chemistry: Gastrointestinal Expert Lecture 2024. This event was held online via zoom meeting and live YouTube of the Medical Laboratory Technology study program at Unisa Yogyakarta, on Wednesday (17/01).
This expert lecture presented Dr. Tong Woei Yenn from Universiti Kuala Lumpur as the main speaker with the theme “Diagnosis Confirmation of Typhoid Fever Through Anti-Salmonella Detection Using ELISA Method”. The event was hosted by Moderator Tita Liana Kusria Nur Pradana, TLM student class of 2021.
In her remarks, Monika Putri Solikah, S.ST., M. Biomed, the coordinator in charge of the Gastrointestinal Laboratory Examination course, expressed her appreciation for the presence of Dr. Tong Woei Yenn. She also officially opened the 2024 Gastrointestinal expert lecture.
Dr. Tong Woei Yenn comprehensively reviewed the Diagnosis Confirmation of Typhoid Fever Through Anti-Salmonella Detection Using ELISA Method. The material presented included Type ELISA, sensitivity, specificity, sampling procedures, examination steps, as well as crucial things that must be considered and interpretation of the results.
This expert lecture is a clear proof of the commitment of the TLM study program at UNISA Yogyakarta in advancing health science and providing in-depth understanding to students. Focusing on the science of clinical chemistry, especially in the diagnosis of typhoid using the ELISA method, this event creates a generation of competent medical laboratory personnel.
The enthusiasm of the students was very visible, as evidenced by the many questions asked. Dr. Tong Woei Yenn dedicatedly answered all questions in both English and Malay, ensuring optimal understanding for the participants.
The Gastrointestinal Expert Lecture 2024 at UNISA Yogyakarta was not only a learning event but also a platform to inspire and motivate the 104 students who attended online in developing expertise in the field of medical laboratory. Hopefully, events like this will continue to be held to produce a generation of superior and competitive medical laboratory technologists.
A brilliant achievement was made by 20 students of the Communication Science Study Program of the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities (FEISHUM) Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta class of 2021. They successfully passed the Certified Internship and Independent Study Program (MSIB) Merdeka Learning Campus Batch 6.
Kampus Merdeka Certified Internship is an accelerated and accelerated internship program with a well-designed learning experience. The Merdeka Campus Certified Independent Study is an in-class learning that is specially designed and created based on the real challenges faced by partners / industries.
The Head of UNISA’s Communication Science Study Program, Ade Putranto Prasetyo Wijiharto Tunggali, S.I.Kom., M.A, said that this is the third year for the Communication Science Study Program to participate in MSIB. From the 2018 batch, managed to pass 8 students, and the following year followed the same program by only passing 6 students.
“In 2020, the study program provides special treatment by not only socializing, but providing guidance to students to create portfolios and CVs from the results of their studies,” said Ade.
Ade added that motivation is also provided through the presence of MSIB MBKM alumni who have successfully passed, to share experiences with younger siblings who will take part in the program. Lecturers are also actively involved in guiding students to identify their abilities and expertise, ensuring they can carry out internships in accordance with their respective fields of expertise.
“Alhamdulillah, we managed to exceed the target from 10 to 20 students who passed the MSIB MBKM. Hopefully, this achievement can be maintained in the following years,” said Ade.
The students who passed MSIB are spread across 8 companies and agencies, both in Java and outside Java. This achievement not only reflects the success of individual students, but also shows the quality and competence of the UNISA Yogyakarta Communication Studies Program in producing graduates who are ready to compete in the world of work.
In the series of Visiting Professor activities at Muhammadiyah Mataram University and participation in the Indonesia Education Career Festival (IECA FEST) 2024 in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta took the time to meet alumni at the Golden Palace Hotel Lombok, Friday (19/01).
Attended by Prof. Mufdlilah, S.SiT., M.Sc. (Vice Rector III UNISA Yogyakarta), Yekti Satriyandari, S.ST., M.Kes. (Head of Student Affairs & Alumni Bureau of UNISA Yogyakarta), and Hari Akbar Sugiyantoro, S.I.Kom., M.A. (Promotion Coordinator of UNISA Yogyakarta Admissions Bureau), as many as 40 alumni from various batches enthusiastically participated in the agenda.
Mufdlilah explained that the alumni gathering this time was extraordinary, UNISA Yogyakarta was able to capture what was needed by alumni and what could be given to alumni, besides that it was also informed of the agenda for the establishment of PKU Mataram Hospital which was originally a clinic by the local Muhammadiyah Association. With this opportunity, the alumni can be absorbed as part of the PKU Mataram Hospital.
“This alumni meeting is very useful and we inform them,” explained Mufdlilah.
There are many UNISA Yogyakarta alumni in West Nusa Tenggara, especially those based on health sciences, but there are also graduates from Social Sciences, from the Public Administration Study Program. Mufdlilah said that UNISA Yogyakarta Public Administration graduates are already motivated and willing to become village officials. “He is preparing himself to become a village official, which is something very meaningful in my opinion, it can influence and he can benefit his knowledge for the community,” said Mufdlilah.
There are also hopes from the alumni, they want UNISA Yogyakarta to immediately establish a Doctoral Program in Midwifery, there are even 7 alumni who are ready to develop themselves again with UNISA Yogyakarta. Based on the data from the tracer study that was also conducted at that time, in less than 3 months the alumni had found jobs.
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