Depok, 5 November 2025 – Three student teams from the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Universitas Indonesia (UI) achieved top awards in various categories at The 4th Indonesian Public Health Olympiad (IPHO) 2025. IPHO is a prestigious national-level competition organized by the Association of Indonesian Schools of Public Health (AIPTKMI). FPH UI students won first place in several categories, including Outstanding Public Health Student Selection, Public Health Information System Design, and the Jingle & Move Fest National Germas Creative Video Competition. The final results were announced on 31 October 2025 at the Faculty of Public Health, Diponegoro University, Semarang.
This year, IPHO adopted the theme “The Role of Public Health Professionals in Supporting the Achievement of Asta Cita” as a scientific competition based on real-world challenges aligned with national learning outcomes. The event also serves to strengthen the integration of knowledge, skills, and professional values in the context of Indonesia’s health development. The achievements of FPH UI students reflect thorough preparation and the strong guidance of FPH UI lecturers who consistently support students’ academic potential, practical skills, and competitive spirit. Bryan Akthur Alexander, a 2024 FPH UI Public Health student, won first place in the Outstanding Public Health Student category (PILMAKESMAPRES) under the supervision of Kurnia Sari, S.K.M., M.S.E.
According to Bryan, IPHO is more than just a competition—it is also a space for public health students to reflect on their roles and contributions. “Despite the busy university schedule, I felt the need for a space where I could test my ideas and work beyond campus. I also wanted to see how far my ideas could be accepted at the national level,” he said. Bryan added that the PILMAKESMAPRES category suits him well because it emphasizes not only achievements but also values and ideas. His work addressed urban environmental health through SDGs 3, 11, and 13, using a circular economy approach and collaborative (Penta-Helix) model to tackle Jakarta’s environmental health issues. His submission, titled Blueprint for a Healthy Jakarta, aims to be replicated in other cities. “I want to create a replication module for this Blueprint so other cities can adopt it, starting from campuses. I also hope to open more mentoring or incubation spaces for FPH students who have great ideas but don’t know where to start,” he added. The strength of his work lies in its actionable approach, highlighting not only solutions but also collaboration, process, and real impact—proving that his ideas can be implemented, not just pitched.
In the Public Health Information System Design category, a team of 2023 Public Health students—led by Lyandra Syahsabila Adhi (Epidemiology concentration), together with Rebecca Renaning Pertiwi (Health Information Management) and Shesy Budiyawati (Reproductive Health)—developed E-BENA, a web-based portal that supports the reintegration of former drug users. The system features three main components: a public portal for education and hotline services; a professional portal for healthcare workers, BNN officers, and relevant stakeholders; and a reintegration portal supporting employment access and therapy for former inmates. “BNN already has the SIRENA system, but it’s not accessible to the public. So we created a version that society can use so they can stay informed and productive without relapsing,” Shesy said. Their idea responds to Asta Cita Goal 7 on legal reform and drug eradication, with an emphasis on user privacy and cross-sectoral collaboration.
The key strength of this project lies in its integrated and realistic approach. The portal emphasizes not only technological features but also data security and user privacy protection. “The topic is sensitive, so we ensured strong privacy measures. Every former drug user is identified by a code, not by name,” said Lyandra. Their journey toward winning first place was not without challenges. The team faced domain registration issues due to the sensitivity of the topic, limited preparation time, and technical obstacles during midterm exam week. They had to prepare everything—from the manuscript to the prototype—within a short timeframe. “We even went blank during the presentation because we only had ten minutes to explain eight slides and demonstrate the website. But the intensive practice helped us stay calm in front of the judges,” Shesy added.
Meanwhile, in the Jingle & Move Fest National Germas Creative Video Competition, the SENADA team—consisting of nine Public Health students from the 2024 cohort—secured first place. The team was led by Dilon Richardo Somalinggi, with members Hanitha Rafa Tabina, Amorisa Dwi Nazumara, Aisyah Nuraini Iqroina, Farica Fridhamutia, Raisiya Rahma, Mikhael Aditya Pahala, Joshua Sebastian Konda, and Saralita Tjia. Under the supervision of Nurul Dina Rahmawati, M.Sc., and Dr. rer. medic. Putri Bungsu, S.K.M., M.Epid., the team arranged the music, composed the lyrics, and produced the video within just two weeks despite their tight academic schedules. Their work, titled “GERMAS for Us”, blends traditional gamelan music with promotive messages for the Healthy Living Community Movement (GERMAS) and can be viewed at the provided link.
“We chose gamelan as the main musical element because we wanted to show that Indonesian culture can be used as a medium to promote public health awareness. Through traditional music, we want to convey that culture can be an effective intervention tool and create positive impact. Health can also be made more appealing through traditional music,” Dilon explained. The lyrics emphasize the importance of physical activity, avoiding smoking, maintaining a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables, and utilizing health insurance—issues highlighted due to sedentary lifestyles influenced by remote work and online learning. “Through this song, we want to encourage people to adopt healthy living habits. The message is reflected in the lyrics that emphasize physical activity, not smoking, and consuming fruits and vegetables. We don’t just want people to practice healthy living; we want them to truly embrace it,” Rafa added. The team hopes their work will inspire the community to gradually adopt healthier behaviors, as they aim to contribute preventively and promotively through music as public health students.
Dr. Ir. Asih Setiarini, M.Sc., Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs of FPH UI, expressed her appreciation for the students’ outstanding achievements. “These accomplishments reflect the spirit and excellence of FPH UI students in integrating public health science and practice to address real-world challenges. We are proud to see the younger generation of FPH UI demonstrating creativity, leadership, and dedication to the noble values of the public health profession. We hope this achievement inspires other students to continue innovating and contributing to Indonesia’s health development,” she said.
Their achievements demonstrate that collaboration, hard work, and the courage to take on challenges are key to reaching success. May this milestone pave the way for future accomplishments and inspire more young people to excel, innovate, and contribute to public health and national development. (EAR)