Students of the Master of Public Health Program, Faculty of Public Health, Diponegoro University (MKM FKM UNDIP) – Regular Class conducted an assistance program for the detection of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in Rowosari Village. The event took place at the Rowosari Village Hall on Tuesday, March 5.
In her opening speech, Dr. Dra. Ayun Sriatmi, M.Kes, as the Head of the Organizing Committee, expressed her hope that this community service initiative would help increase public knowledge and awareness regarding non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Mr. Judha Kresna Pratidina, S.E., Secretary of Rowosari Village, extended his gratitude to the MKM FKM UNDIP students for their commitment to the well-being of the local community. “This assistance program is highly beneficial for the residents of Rowosari Village, particularly in addressing non-communicable diseases. We are grateful for the large number of attendees today, as this enables them to share the valuable information gained from this session with others,” he stated.
The event was attended by 53 participants and supported by 22 students. Several activities were conducted, including blood sugar and blood pressure screening as part of early detection for non-communicable diseases. The health education session focused on hypertension and diabetes mellitus, emphasizing their causes and preventive measures.
The Rowosari Community Health Center (Puskesmas Rowosari) was advised to continue monitoring participants who had abnormal screening results and to evaluate their understanding of non-communicable diseases to ensure better health management within the community.
