EduAsiaNews, Semarang – The Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Diponegoro (FK UNDIP) held an international guest lecture titled “Public Health Foundations: Families, Systems, and Society” on Wednesday (March 26, 2026). The event, conducted in a hybrid format at the Smart Class of the Mayjen dr. R. Soewondo Sastrodiprojo Building in Tembalang, featured experts from Japan to discuss the global epidemiological transition.
The event highlighted the importance of shifting medical approaches amid the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Head of the Medical Study Program at FK UNDIP, dr. Santoso, M.Si.Med., Sp.N., emphasized that today’s medical students must be able to adapt to the shift in health paradigms—from simple clinical approaches to community-based approaches.
“We invited experts from Tottori University and Kagoshima University to share their experiences in family medicine and lifestyle diseases. Students are expected to understand these phenomena comprehensively, ranging from patient-centered and family-centered to community-centered approaches in healthcare services,” said dr. Santoso.
(Photo caption, from left): Prof. Ani Margawati, M.Kes., Ph.D.; Daisuke Son, MD, Ph.D.; Shiron Tanoue, MD, Ph.D.; and Prof. Chihaya Koriyama, MD, Ph.D., during the Q&A session of the international guest lecture titled “Public Health Foundations: Families, Systems, and Society” on Wednesday (March 26, 2026).
The session featured four experts who examined public health from various perspectives:
Daisuke Son, MD, Ph.D.: Presented a humanistic perspective on public health, from the family level to the broader community.
Shiron Tanoue, MD, Ph.D.: Provided in-depth insights into the Japanese government’s efforts to extend life expectancy and improve quality of life through healthier lifestyle changes.
Chihaya Koriyama, MD, Ph.D.: Explained Japan’s public health system and the challenges it may face in the future.
Prof. Ani Margawati, M.Kes., Ph.D.: Complemented the discussion with an anthropological perspective on nutritional issues currently faced by Indonesian society.
The Chair of the Organizing Committee, dr. Ari Budi Himawan, M.Kes. (Epid)., Sp.D.V.E., stated that this guest lecture is part of the 3rd Series of the Summer Course in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine organized by the Public Health Study Program of FK UNDIP, in close collaboration with Tottori University and Kagoshima University.
“In addition to strengthening institutional partnerships, we are also inviting international students to directly observe community medicine and preventive medicine practices carried out by FK UNDIP,” explained dr. Ari.
The event, which featured interactive discussions and Q&A sessions, is expected to broaden students’ academic perspectives and further strengthen FK UNDIP’s position in the field of international medical education.
(Source: Official website of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro)
