Institut Agama Hindu Negeri Gde Pudja Mataram once again reaffirmed its strong commitment to community engagement by organizing a Free Health Screening and Medical Treatment Program on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This impactful initiative was carried out through a strategic collaboration with Polda NTB and BNN NTB, demonstrating a powerful synergy between academia, law enforcement, and national institutions in delivering integrated public services. Held in conjunction with the commemoration of Kartini Day, the event embraced the theme ”Free Medical Care. Healthy Family; After Darkness Comes the Light.”
The program was chaired by Ida Ayu Ketut Hersudikwi Adnyani, SE.,M.I.Kom, Head of Academic Services Subdivision (Kasubag Layanan Akademik), who successfully coordinated the event, ensuring its smooth and orderly implementation. The activity brought together academic leaders, medical professionals, religious figures, and the wider community in a collaborative effort to promote preventive healthcare and early detection.
This meaningful initiative also invited dozens of Sulinggih and Pinanditas, alongside representatives of Hindu organizations across West Nusa Tenggara, religious leaders, community leaders, and the entire academic community of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram to participate in the health screening services. Their presence reflected a strong collective commitment to fostering a healthy and harmonious society.
Prior to the commencement of the event, a joint prayer was solemnly conducted to seek blessings for the smooth and successful implementation of the program. The prayer was led by Ida Pedanda Gede Kertha Arsa, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere and reinforcing the sacred values underlying the activity.
In her remarks, the Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Dr. Ni Luh Sinar Ayu Ratna Dewi, S.S., M.Pd.H, emphasized that this initiative is closely aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. She highlighted that providing accessible health services, especially preventive screening, is a tangible contribution of higher education institutions in improving public health quality. Furthermore, she underlined that community engagement programs like this reflect the university’s dedication to integrating academic knowledge with real societal needs, fostering inclusive and sustainable development.
A representative of the NTB Regional Police also expressed appreciation for the successful organization of the program. The remarks were delivered by the Head of the Police Medical Unit at Bhayangkara Hospital Mataram, AKP I Nyoman Madiasa, A.Md., Kep., S.H., M.I.Kom. He highlighted that this collaboration stands as clear evidence of strong synergy between law enforcement institutions and the academic sector. He also commended the dedication and professionalism of all parties involved and expressed hope that the program would bring significant benefits to the community. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of delivering healthcare services that are professional, humane, and community-oriented..The involvement of BNN NTB further enriched the program by incorporating educational outreach on drug abuse prevention. This component added significant value by raising public awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy and drug-free lifestyle, complementing the physical health services provided during the event.
Meanwhile, the Rector of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, A.Ma., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., officially opened the event. In his speech, he connected the significance of the program with the spirit of Kartini, highlighting the vital role of women, especially mothers, in maintaining family health and well-being. He emphasized that empowering women with health awareness is a key step toward building resilient families and communities.
The Rector also elaborated on several institutional initiatives that reflect the university’s commitment to supporting the SDGs through education, research, and community service. Referring to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, Verse 35, he quoted:“Śreyān sva-dharmo viguṇaḥ para-dharmāt sv-anuṣṭhitāt;Sva-dharme nidhanaṁ śreyaḥ para-dharmo bhayāvahaḥ.”.He explained that this sacred verse teaches that it is better to carry out one’s own duty, even imperfectly, than to perform another’s duty perfectly. In this context, he emphasized that the university must remain steadfast in fulfilling its dharma through education, research, and community empowerment, including initiatives such as free health services that directly benefit society.
The event also featured symbolic activities such as the handover of a publication titled “PMS and Gender Harmony in Hindu Perspective,” along with the distribution of souvenirs and tokens of appreciation to distinguished guests.
Following the opening ceremony, participants proceeded through a structured healthcare service flow, including registration, basic screening (blood pressure, weight, temperature), medical consultation, and pharmaceutical services.
Overall, the event was conducted in an orderly and smooth manner, reflecting strong coordination among organizers and partners. More importantly, it reaffirmed the role of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram as a proactive institution in promoting public health, gender awareness, and sustainable development through meaningful community engagement. (by: DKS)
