UNAIR NEWS – To raise public awareness about non-communicable disease, Learning with the Community (BBK) 8 Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) students in Sendangagung Village organized a free medical checkup accompanied by an education session on hypertension, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Sendangagung Village Hall, Sumberejo Subdistrict, Bojonegoro Regency. This event aimed to encourage the public to undergo early detection of high blood pressure while also raising awareness about the importance of maintaining good health.
Hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases that is often referred to as ‘silent killer’ because it doesn’t show any symptoms in its early stages. However, if left uncontrolled, this condition can increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, and kidney problem. Therefore, regular blood pressure checks are an important step in detecting health conditions at an early stage.
Medical checkup and interactive education session
The event began with the free blood pressure check which was attended by residents of Sendangagung Village. Through this screening, participants were able to know about their blood pressure conditions, as an early screening. The event followed by an education session about hypertension, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and preventive measures.
According to Puspita Ningrum, hopefully this event will raise public awareness on the importance of checking up on blood pressure regularly. “We hope the people will not only be aware about the result of their blood pressure checkup, but also understand the importance of applying a healthy lifestyle to prevent hypertension and its complications,” she said.
The education session also emphasized the importance of applying a healthy lifestyle, such as limiting salt intake, doing physical activities regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding cigarettes, and undergoing medical checkups regularly. Moreover, the public was reminded that people with hypertension must continue to take their medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals to keep their blood pressure controlled and minimize the risk of complications.
This free medical checkup and education session on hypertension are part of BBK 8 UNAIR’s promotional and initiative efforts to improve the public’s health. The public’s enthusiasm during medical checkup and education session demonstrates their strong awareness of the importance of maintaining good health from an early stage.
This event also supported the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievements, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, by improving access to basic health services, early detections on non-communicable diseases, and health education which encourage the public to apply a healthy lifestyle.
