UNAIR NEWS – Students from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), affiliated with the Society of Renewable Energy (SRE UNAIR), recently conducted a community outreach initiative in Nampu Village, Gemarang Subdistrict, Madiun Regency. The effort aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of early disease detection through the use of simple, user-friendly technology.

As part of the program, the SRE UNAIR team introduced a health innovation called SAINT (Smart Monitoring Health System). SAINT is a sensor-based device designed to allow individuals to monitor their own vital signs. The tool is capable of measuring blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, oxygen saturation (SpO₂), and Body Mass Index (BMI). With this technology, community members can better understand their health risks early on—whether due to values that are abnormally high or low.

Advancing SDG 3: Good health and well-being

The SAINT system was developed by student researchers with funding from UNAIR’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Center. It is currently being refined for broader and long-term community application. This innovation also represents a direct contribution to SDG Goal 3: Good health and well-being.

“With this project, we aim to show that even simple technologies can make a significant difference—especially in improving healthcare access in rural areas,” said a member of the SRE UNAIR team.

“With this project, we aim to show that even simple technologies can make a significant difference—especially in improving healthcare access in rural areas,” said a member of the SRE UNAIR team.

UNAIR, through its SDGs Center, continues to encourage student-driven, technology-based solutions that bring measurable benefits to society. With the introduction of SAINT, the team hopes the tool can be expanded to benefit more rural communities across Indonesia.

Author: SRE Community Service Team

Editor: Yulia Rohmawati