Students of the Diponegoro University (Undip) Master of Epidemiology Study Program continue to contribute to efforts to overcome infectious diseases in Indonesia, including through Optimizing Tuberculosis (TB) Surveillance Management in Salatiga City on August 27, 2021.
Salatiga is one of the regions in Indonesia that faces serious challenges in overcoming tuberculosis (TB) disease. To overcome this problem, Undip Master of Epidemiology students carry out field practice activities as an effort to optimize TB surveillance management in the city.
This field practice program is part of the educational curriculum in the Undip Master of Epidemiology program. The main objective of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to gain real field experience and apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical context.
In this field practice project, Master of Epidemiology students worked with the Salatiga City Health Office and other relevant parties to collect epidemiological data related to TB in the city. Students conducted surveys at various health facilities, including hospitals, puskesmas, and private clinics, to identify TB cases and observe the current reporting system.
In addition to collecting data, students also conducted data analysis covering TB prevalence, case characteristics, and associated risk factors. They used relevant epidemiological methods to analyze the collected data to identify priority areas that require more attention in TB management.
This field practice provides valuable experience for Undip Master of epidemiology students in applying their theoretical knowledge in a real context. They can learn the challenges and complexities of managing a public health program and gain in-depth insight into infectious disease control efforts.
It is hoped that the efforts made by Undip epidemiology master students and related parties in Salatiga City can serve as an example for other regions in optimizing TB surveillance management. With strong collaboration between educational institutions and local governments, we can strengthen the public health system and achieve significant progress in the management of infectious diseases such as TB.
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