On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) at the Mataram University held the Pharmacist Oath Ceremony for students of the Pharmacy Professional Education Program. The Ceremony held at the dr. Yunita Sabrina Auditorium, FKIK Mataram University, a total of 20 graduates were officially sworn in as pharmacists, marking the final step in their professional education. This event was particularly special as it was the first pharmacist oath ceremony in the province of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Mataram University is the only higher education institution in NTB that offers a Pharmacy Professional Education Program, it makes this occasion a significant for the development of the pharmacy profession in the region. The ceremony was officially opened by the Rector of the Mataram University, represented by Vice Rector I for Academic Affairs, Prof. Siti Hilyana. In her speech, Prof. Siti Hilyana emphasized the important role of pharmacists in providing high-quality healthcare services and expressed hope that the Mataram University’s pharmacy graduates would make significant contributions to society, both locally and nationally. In addition, the event was attended by representatives from the Indonesian Pharmacy Collegium, The Mataram Regional Office of the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) and leaders of the Pharmacy Professional Practice Internship (PKPA) partners, who play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of professional practice internships for Mataram University pharmacy students. The graduates of the Mataram University’s pharmacy program are expected to become pioneers in the development of Pharmacy Professional Programs in NTB, while also delivering innovation and the best services in the pharmaceutical field. This achievement reflects the Mataram University’s...

As an implementation of the collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) of the Mataram University and the Southeast Asian Ministry of Education Regional Centre for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON), on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, a Dissemination of the Preliminary Findings of the Action Against Stunting Hub (AASH) Study took place at the East Lombok Regent Office. The event was attended by the Director of SEAMEO-RECFON, the Regional Secretary of East Lombok, the Head of the East Lombok Health Office, the AASH team, the FKIK Unram team, OPDs and the Family Development Team in 4 sub-districts that were the target of the research. Dr. Pathurrahman (Head of the East Lombok Health Office) conveyed the concept of control applied in East Lombok to reduce the stunting rate. He emphasized the importance of strengthening regulations (Perbup Stunting), strengthening nutrition workers at health centers, strengthening posyandu, strengthening specific and sensitive convergence interventions, nutritious actions and healthy and smart children’s programs in an effort to reduce stunting rates. He recommends more strategic and appropriate efforts, as well as evidence-based interventions. Dr. Ir. Umi Fahmida, M.Sc. (AASH research team leader) presented the provisional results of the AASH research. Some of the main findings are about ANC visits, consumption of blood-boosting tablets during pregnancy, hygiene and sanitation practices in pregnant women and worm infections. In addition, the results of mental health research for pregnant women show the need for optimal social support and programs related to maternal mental health. The results of the AASH research are expected to be the basis for the preparation of policies to reduce stunting rates in...

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mataram Univeristy warmly welcomed thearrival of UIN MATARAM for BanchmarkingMataram, 9 th of September 2024 the Faculty of medicine and Health Scineces of MataramUniversity warmly welcomed the arrival of UIN Mataram in Dean’s room. This meeting wasattended by Prof. Dr. H. Adi Fadli, M.Ag (Vice Rector I), Dr. Dwi Wahyudiati, M.Pd andDrs. Nuruddin, M.H.This Meeting was conducted to facilitate UIN Mataram in preparation for the opening of theFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at UIN Mataram with the aim to gain overview ofthe faculty of medicine and health scineces. The meeting was continued by looking aroundthe LAB of Faculty of...