The Master of Public Health Science Program (MIKM), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, participated in the IX National Congress (MUNAS) of AIPTKMI held on October 31 – November 1, 2026, at the Aryaduta Menteng Hotel, Jakarta. The theme of the congress was “Accelerating the Role of Public Health Professionals as the Frontline of Promotive-Preventive Efforts for Superior Human Resources to Realize the Asta Cita of Golden Indonesia 2045.”

In this event, representatives from the Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs in Public Health Sciences of FK UNUD attended as Main Delegates, possessing voting rights in the organization's assembly and decision-making processes. This participation is part of FK UNUD's active involvement in the development of higher public health education in Indonesia.

Several strategic issues were discussed in this national forum through discussions with the Indonesian Minister of Health, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, WHO, and other stakeholders. The discussions covered strengthening the role of public health professionals in health development, promotive-preventive transformation, professional standardization, global competencies, as well as the development of public health education and functional positions.

One of the key agenda items was the launch of the 2026 Indonesian Bachelor and Master of Health Curriculum Book and the Textbook on Gender, Sexual Health, and Reproductive Health Services. Both publications serve as essential references to be reviewed for the development and enrichment of the MIKM FK UNUD curriculum.

During the MUNAS event series, MIKM also congratulated Prof. Asnawi Abdullah, SKM., MHSM, MSc.HPPF, DLSHTM, Ph.D, on his election as the General Chair of AIPTKMI for the 2026–2030 period. It is hoped that this mandate will further strengthen AIPTKMI's role in advancing higher public health education in Indonesia.

MIKM's participation in this MUNAS provided a strategic opportunity for MIKM FK UNUD to strengthen academic networks, obtain the latest information regarding the development of public health education, and identify various inputs for improving curriculum quality and graduate competencies.