Depok, October 15, 2025 – The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) at the University of Indonesia (UI) welcomed an educational visit from Global Islamic School 2 Serpong and Hilaris High School Tangerang on Wednesday (October 16) at the Doctoral Promotion Room, FPH UI, Depok Campus. The visit served as an introduction to the academic world and public health professions for students preparing to enter higher education.
The visit was officially received by the Education Manager of FPH UI, Dr. Laila Fitria, S.K.M., M.K.M., accompanied by the Head of the Master’s Program in Occupational Safety and Health (K3), Dr. Dadan Erwandi, S.Psi., M.Si., and the Secretary of the Bachelor of Public Health Program, Dr. Eng. Stevan Debi Anbiya Muhammad Sunarno, S.K.M., M.K.K.K. In her remarks, Dr. Laila expressed appreciation for the students’ enthusiasm to learn more about public health and the academic environment at FPH UI.
“Visits like this are very important to broaden students’ perspectives early on about the vast field of public health. We hope students can see that health is not only about hospitals or doctors but also about how we create healthy environments and behaviors in the community,” said Dr. Laila Fitria.
During the program introduction session, Dr. Dadan Erwandi explained the role of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) in both industrial and community settings. He emphasized that K3 is increasingly relevant in the modern era, which demands safe and productive work environments.
“K3 is not just about protecting workers but also about building a culture of safety across various sectors. At FPH UI, we strive to prepare graduates with competence, integrity, and high social awareness to achieve this,” Dr. Dadan Erwandi stated.
Meanwhile, Dr. Eng. Stevan Debi Anbiya introduced the Bachelor of Public Health Program and shared experiences related to student academic activities and achievements. He encouraged students to develop awareness of health issues in their surroundings.
“Being a student at FPH UI means learning to think critically and contribute meaningfully to society. We want to inspire high school students to care and take an active role in maintaining the health of their communities and environment,” explained Dr. Stevan Debi Anbiya.
The visit was interactive, with many questions from students regarding university life at FPH UI, student activities, and research conducted by faculty and students. Through this visit, FPH UI hopes to foster young people’s interest in contributing to the improvement of public health and inspire them to join the next generation of public health professionals at FPH UI. (wrk)