UNUD MPH Faculty Contributes to the Development of Technical Guidelines for Outbreak Response by the Ministry of Health

• By Admin
• Selasa, 9 September 2025

In line with the development of Technical Guidelines for outbreak response by the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MoH), faculty members from the Master of Public Health Program at Udayana University (UNUD) were invited to contribute by reviewing draft documents prepared by the MoH team. This engagement reflects recognition of UNUD’s expertise in public health, particularly in surveillance and outbreak management.

Participation in this process also provides strategic benefits for the MPH program, as the topic closely aligns with the program’s strength in travel health. Bali, as a major international and domestic tourist destination, plays a critical role in early detection and surveillance at entry points and carries a high risk of outbreaks related to population movement. By contributing to the guideline review, faculty members are able to update their knowledge and understanding of current surveillance practices in Indonesia, particularly in the context of border health security and outbreak response management.

Moreover, the review process brings together national stakeholders and representatives from various regions, offering opportunities to expand professional networks and collaborative partnerships for the future. Following the desk review conducted by each reviewer from 1–7 September 2025, a two-day discussion on 8–9 September 2025 was organized to consolidate and discuss the inputs from each reviewer.

This activity not only reinforces the expertise and reputation of the MPH program but also supports its vision and mission to produce skilled public health professionals capable of responding to contemporary challenges. It provides a concrete link between academic learning, national public health priorities, and societal needs, enhancing the program’s curriculum and ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to contribute to evidence-based policy and practice in travel health, surveillance, and outbreak response.