FK UNAIR becomes role model for MBKM implementation

UNAIR NEWS – The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) is intensively implementing the Independent Campus Freedom of Learning (MBKM) program to encourage students to master various sciences and prepare themselves before entering the professional world. The Faculty of Medicine (FK) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) also responded to the program. Prof. Budi Santoso, dr., Sp.OG(K)., as the Dean […]

Guidelines for handling face mask waste by UNAIR Microbiologist

ILLUSTRATION of removing the mask properly.

UNAIR NEWS – The pandemic period has required every nation to enforce health protocols, including Indonesia. The use of face masks has become mandatory for every citizen. However, this application of health protocols, especially face masks, in developing and densely populated countries often cause other problems. The most significant drawback of using face masks is its environmental problem. […]

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s four advantages to support learning

An MOU with Wakayama Medical University in 2019.

UNAIR NEWS – Faculty of Medicine (FK) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) is the oldest medical education institution in East Java.  The Faculty of Medicine consists of 28 departments. One of the departments in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a branch of medical science that studies the comprehensive management and impairment of function, disability, and disability (handicap). The […]

Beware of Nipah Virus, expert calls preventive efforts

ILLUSTRATION of Covid-19 handling. (Photo: liputan6.com)

UNAIR NEWS – Nipah virus does not sound familiar to some people. In fact, many people do not know anything about this virus. The Nipah virus is a virus that developed in Asia caused by bats from the Pteropodidae family which belongs to the genus Pteropus. The Pteropus bat is a type of bat that can be found in Indonesia. It is possible that […]

Recognize signs and symptoms of the Nipah Virus, new pandemic threat

ILLUSTRATION source bbc.com

UNAIR NEWS – The Covid-19 pandemic does not seem to end in the near future. Even though a vaccine has been found, the number of confirmed cases keeps increasing and setting new records. Based on the latest data compiled by covid19.go.id  on February 1, 2021, there were 1,089,308 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Indonesia. Although all countries are still challenged […]

DokterSafe Application

As the number of Covid-19 patients in Indonesia increases, the workload for health workers increases as well. As a result, the number of medical personnel exposed to Covid-19 has also increased. Inspired by this issue, Faculty of Medicine(FK) UNAIR took the initiative to create DokterSafe application. Dr. Muhammad Shoifi  SpOT (K) as the Project Manager of DokterSafe said the application was […]

Do we have to wear masks at least for 4 more years?

Infographic: Feri Fenoria

UNAIR NEWS – Our expectation to remove masks by  2021  seems impossible. Although since Wednesday, January 13, 2021, the national vaccination program has started, it turns out that it does not immediately eliminate Covid-19. UNAIR Immunology Expert Dr. Agung Dwi Wahyu Widodo, dr., M.Si. M.Ked.Klin, Sp.MK  explained on the possibility for public to continue wearing masks for four […]

Answering to the reason of why people believe in conspiracy theories

UNAIR NEWS – Six months into what became a global pandemic, cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 9 million. What started more than six months ago rages on with no end in sight, and based on existing data, the number of cases continues to increase every day. From covid.19.go.id website, the number of positive cases on […]

UNAIR Students Represent Indonesia at International Audiology Conference

UNAIR NEWS – Conducting a research is not easy. Many sacrifices are needed to do it.  Kania Alawiyah and Dyah Ratih Utami, students of Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga class of 2016 know well about it. Both of them had the opportunity to present their research findings and participate in 31 st World Congress of IALP (International Association of Logopedics […]