Free from Covid-19 with the Red and White Vaccine
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. The virus spread and caused a global pandemic within five months, with 242,348,657 confirmed cases and 4,927,723 deaths worldwide. This virus causes an acute respiratory syndrome that threatens global health. Until now, a potential […]
UNAIR collaborations result in 15 innovation products to handle Covid-19
UNAIR NEWS – SARS-CoV-2, which first appeared in Wuhan, has caused the Covid-19 pandemic in various parts of the world. As a result, various sectors of human life are disrupted. Responding to this phenomenon, Universitas Airlangga‘s researchers have created various innovations to handle Covid-19. UNAIR’s Start-up Business and Incubation Development Board (BPBRIN) has a vital […]
UNAIR regulates food menus for self-isolating patients
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga provides a self-isolation facility in Campus C Dormitory for the academic community affected by Covid-19. The academic community undergoing self-isolation is also monitored for their health by selecting food menus. Serving Coordinator Renni Krisnawati, S.Pd., said the food menu for self-isolating patients always changes every morning, afternoon, and evening, except […]
Director of RSUA affirms commitment to health services innovation amid the pandemic
UNAIR NEWS – The Covid-19 pandemic, which lasted more than a year, is certainly a challenge for every hospital, including the Universitas Airlangga Hospital (RSUA). This condition requires the hospital to adapt quickly and take strategic steps in dealing with patients, as stated by Prof. Dr. Nasronudin, dr., Sp.PD-KPTI., FINASIM., as the director of RSUA […]
Check out this guide to self-isolation for children exposed to Covid-19
UNAIR NEWS- Covid-19 has affected not only adults and elderlies, but children are also vulnerable to the infection. Official data released in June 2021 showed that children who were tested positive for Covid-19 reached 250.000. The child mortality rate due to Covid-19 has even reached 1.2% of the total number. The Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) […]
UNAIR alumni to donate operational vehicle through “Saweran Satus Ewuan”
UNAIR NEWS- Taking part in community service is one part of the higher education ‘Tri Dharma’ that should be practiced by the academic community. Kalingga, a cross-faculty alumni association at Universitas Airlangga, also aims to strengthen brotherhood among alumni, support the campus progress and carry out its community service with real programs. The current Covid-19 […]
Defense Strategic Agency visits UNAIR to study impact of Covid-19
UNAIR NEWS – Defense Strategic Agency of Ministry of Defense held a hearing with Universitas Airlangga about the impact of covid-19. The event was held in UNAIR Campus C Rector Meeting Room on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Attending to represent UNAIR Rector was Vice Rector for Internationalization, Digitalization and Information Muhammad Miftahussurur, dr. M.Kes., Sp.PD-KGEH., […]
UNAIR Vaccine, Merah Putih, ready for use next year
UNAIR NEWS – The Covid-19 pandemic has inspired many parties to make breakthroughs and innovations for handling and prevention. It is what Universitas Airlangga continues to do since the pandemic emerged. On this regard, UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Moh Nasih in front of the press on Monday, April 19, explained that from the start UNAIR […]
UNAIR awarded by PWI as Covid-19 handling institution
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga has been awarded PWI Jatim Award as Covid-19 handling institution in commemoration of 2021 National Press Day and the 75th anniversary of East Java’s PWI (Indonesian Journalists Association). The award plaque and certificate were handed over directly by the Chairperson of the PWI East Java, Drs. Ainur Rohim M.IP to UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, SE., MT., Ak., CMA. at Grahadi […]
Obesity can reduce immunity and increase susceptibility to Covid-19 infection
UNAIR NEWS – Dr. Noer Saudah, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes, alumni of Universitas Airlangga Postgraduate Program (2015-2018) stated that obesity can reduce the body’s immune system. It will affect immunity to fight infections including Covid-19 and increase susceptibility to the virus. According to Dr. Saudah, in a pandemic era like this, it is necessary to optimize metabolic […]
RSUA and The University of Manchester hold webinar on cytokine storms
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga Hospital (RSUA) in collaboration with The University of Manchester held a seminar entitled “Current Progress & Emerging Strategies In the Treatment of Cytokine Storm and Diffusse Microthrombosis of Covid-19” on Saturday, April 3, 2021. On this occasion, the speakers shared about the latest medical developments regarding Covid-19, especially in the […]
Aiming for offline classes, 3,557 UNAIR academicians vaccinated
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga gave its full support to the National Vaccination Acceleration Program carried out by the government. There were 3,557 UNAIR lecturers and administrative staff scheduled to get vaccinations for five days, from Saturday to Wednesday (March 27-31, 2021), at Airlangga Convention Center (ACC) Campus C. “This program (vaccination, ed) is intended to accelerate the vaccination […]