Depok, December 4, 2025 — The Faculty of Public Health (FPH), Universitas Indonesia (UI), once again became a destination for secondary education institutions seeking to gain deeper insight into the field of public health. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, FPH UI welcomed a visit from 130 students of SMA NU Gresik at the FPH UI Doctoral Promotion Room. This activity formed part of FPH UI’s commitment to expanding public health literacy and introducing study and career opportunities to the younger generation interested in the field of public health.
The visit was received by the Academic Manager of FPH UI, Dr. Laila Fitria, S.K.M., M.K.M.; the Head of the Undergraduate Nutrition Study Program, dr. Fathimah S. Sigit, M.Res., Ph.D.; and the Secretary of the Undergraduate Environmental Health Study Program, Dr. Al Asyary, S.K.M., M.P.H. The three speakers delivered presentations on the strategic role of FPH UI in the development of public health sciences and its contribution to improving health quality in Indonesia. Students also gained insights into the curriculum, academic activities, admission pathways, tuition fees, facilities, and career prospects of each study program.
In her welcoming remarks, Dr. Laila Fitria expressed her appreciation for the students’ enthusiasm. “We are very pleased to welcome SMA NU Gresik today. We hope this experience broadens the students’ perspectives on the undergraduate programs available at the Faculty of Public Health, including the Undergraduate Programs in Public Health, Nutrition, Environmental Health, and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH),” said Dr. Laila.
Meanwhile, dr. Fathimah S. Sigit emphasized the importance of nutrition education for the younger generation. “Nutrition science is not only about food, but also about understanding the human body, eating behavior, and health in a holistic manner. We hope this visit inspires students to further explore their interest in the field of nutrition,” she explained.
On the same occasion, Dr. Al Asyary highlighted the importance of environmental health in daily life. “Environmental health is the foundation of public health. From clean water to air quality, everything is directly related to human well-being. We want students to understand that this field offers tangible contributions to society,” he stated.
The activity proceeded interactively, featuring a question-and-answer session enthusiastically participated in by the students. Through this initiative, FPH UI hopes to encourage more students to pursue higher education and contribute to the development of public health in Indonesia. (wrk)