FKM Unhas Steps onto the Global Stage: A Paraphrased News Report
HO CHI MINH CITY, UNHAS.TV – In the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh, a delegation of academics and students from the Faculty of Public Health (FKM) at Hasanuddin University (Unhas) marked a significant international milestone. From May 28-31, 2025, they actively participated in The 20th Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health International Conference (PBC), a prestigious forum bringing together leading thinkers and practitioners in environmental and health issues. The conference, themed “Bidirectional Interactions between Climate and Health,” served as a global platform to discuss the profound connections between climate change and public health. Amidst participants from various parts of the world, the FKM Unhas delegation brought the spirit of scientific inquiry from eastern Indonesia, led by Vice Dean I, Dr. Wahiduddin, M.Kes., and Head of the S1 Study Program, Dr. Hasnawati Amqam. Dr. Hasnawati Amqam, Head of the Public Health S1 Study Program at Hasanuddin University, delivered an impressive oral presentation at the prestigious 20th Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health International Conference (PBC). During the event, she presented her significant research titled “Non-Linear Associations Between Prenatal Heavy Metal Exposure and Fetal Growth.” Alongside them, several lecturers actively contributed, including Prof. Dr. dr. Syamsiar S. Russeng, MS., Dr. dr. Masyita Muis, MS., Dr. Apik Indarty Moedjiono, SKM., M.Si., Dr. Syamsuar Manyullei, SKM., M.Kes., M.Sc.PH., Andi Wahyuni, SKM., M.Kes., and Nasrah, SKM., M.Kes. They attended not merely as observers but as active contributors to global discussions, sharing insights, absorbing knowledge, and forging cross-national partnerships. A particularly proud moment was when five FKM doctoral students—Abdul Madjid, Irawati, Ana Utami Zainal, Isymiarni Syarif, and Niaria Esba Panjaitan—were honored with the opportunity to present in both oral presentation and student poster sessions. For them, this was more than just a chance to present; it was a moment to affirm that Indonesia’s young scientists from FKM Unhas are ready to engage and compete in the international academic arena. Beyond the complex topics of climate change and its health impacts, the conference offered invaluable experiences: engaging in discussions with professors from world-renowned universities, exchanging ideas with students from different continents, and building connections that could lead to future research collaborations. More than just attending a conference, this participation reflects FKM Unhas’s commitment to expanding its academic horizons and strengthening its active role in global issues. Amidst the increasingly complex challenges in public health, this university from eastern Indonesia proved itself to be part of a borderless solution. Their steps in Vietnam may be just one event among many, but the echoes of the spirit and knowledge brought home will continue to grow—in classrooms, in research, and in the hearts of students who dream bigger for a healthier world.