West Bandung, 12 October 2025 – The Research and Learning Unit (RLU) of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani (FK UNJANI), in collaboration with Community Development of the Social Department of BEM KMF Medicine UNJANI, held a community service activity themed “GELORA SEHAT: A Movement Against the Risk of Stunting and Non-Communicable Diseases” in Cilame Village, West Bandung Regency.
The activity was attended by 69 villagers from various neighborhoods who enthusiastically took part in an educational seminar and free health checks. A total of 40 committee members were involved, consisting of members of RLU FK UNJANI, the Community Development team of the Social Department of BEM KMF FK UNJANI, lecturers, and administrative staff. The activity was funded by an LPPM Unjani Community Service Grant awarded to dr. Siska Telly Pratiwi, M.Kes, a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine.
The community service took place from 08:00 to 14:00 WIB, beginning with participant registration, followed by opening remarks from the organizing committee and a representative of the village administration. Before the education sessions began, participants took a pre-test to measure their initial understanding of the material.
The event continued with two main education sessions delivered by FK UNJANI clinical-year medical students and lecturers of the Faculty of Medicine, UNJANI.
- The first session discussed the prevention of stunting in children, covering the importance of adequate nutrition, environmental hygiene, and regular growth monitoring.
- The second session focused on infectious diseases and the safe use of antibiotics, emphasizing the dangers of antibiotic resistance and the importance of proper infection control in the community.
After the education sessions, participants received free health checks. Children were assessed for nutritional status and stunting risk, while adult participants underwent history taking, vital-sign checks, and blood tests for glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid. The checks were performed by four doctors assisted by FK UNJANI students and concluded with direct consultations in which residents could discuss their results with a doctor.
In his remarks, the Head of Cilame Village expressed his gratitude and support for the activity: “We greatly appreciate FK UNJANI's contribution in providing health education and medical services to our residents. Through this activity, the community has become more aware of the importance of nutrition for children and the proper use of medicines.”
Through the GELORA SEHAT program, the Faculty of Medicine, UNJANI, together with its divisions and organizations, once again demonstrated its commitment to implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, particularly community service. The activity is expected to raise public awareness of the importance of balanced nutrition, the prevention of infectious diseases, and the wise use of antibiotics as concrete steps toward a healthy and self-reliant community.
