The Faculty of Philosophy of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held its first Integrated Health Post for Non-Communicable Diseases (Posbindu PTM) on 14 November 2025. This initiative marked an important milestone in the faculty’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the health and well-being of the entire academic community.
The Posbindu PTM at the Faculty of Philosophy is the result of the faculty’s long-term commitment to fostering a healthy campus environment. Since the previous year, the Faculty of Philosophy has established a Health Promoting University (HPU) framework with seven active working groups, making it the only faculty at UGM outside the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK) to have a fully structured HPU system. This model reflects the faculty’s seriousness in cultivating a culture of healthy living within the academic environment.
“We should be proud that the Faculty of Philosophy has a strong HPU team, and today we are able to conduct health screenings. Thank you for the participation of all colleagues. May this initiative be beneficial and sustainable,” said the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., in her opening remarks.
In preparation for the implementation of Posbindu PTM, the Faculty of Philosophy had organized training for 15 administrative staff members several weeks earlier to serve as Posbindu cadres. These cadres were equipped with skills to conduct basic health examinations as well as an understanding of how to interpret the results. This preparation enables the faculty to provide Posbindu services independently and sustainably at the faculty level.
The inaugural Posbindu PTM was attended by lecturers, administrative staff, outsourced personnel, and canteen vendors of the Faculty of Philosophy. The available health screenings included measurements of blood pressure, body weight, waist circumference, as well as tests for cholesterol, random blood glucose, and uric acid levels. Participants’ enthusiasm was evident from the steady flow of attendees from the morning until the conclusion of the activity.
“This Posbindu serves as an important moment to raise awareness that health is the primary foundation for carrying out both academic and professional activities,” the Dean added.
In addition to involving trained cadres, the faculty also invited a nutritionist who provided personalized counseling based on each participant’s examination results. The consultations covered health risk assessments, dietary recommendations, and gradual lifestyle improvement strategies.
Through the organization of this first Posbindu PTM, the Faculty of Philosophy UGM reaffirmed its commitment to creating a healthy, productive, and sustainable environment. This activity also represents an initial step toward the establishment of regular health services, which are expected to enhance the quality of life of all members of the faculty community.