Esaunggul.ac.id, Esa Unggul University through the Faculty of Communication Sciences (FIKOM) took part in the Community Service (Abdimas) activity with the Doctoral Study Program (S3) of the Republic of Indonesia Defense University (IDU) which was held in Cijeruk District, Bogor Regency. This activity highlighted the importance of socializing nutritious food as part of efforts to prevent stunting and improve the quality of public health.

This activity was attended by Stunting Prevention Posyandu Cadres, Public Health Cadres, Local Government Elements, and various related agencies. The Esa Unggul University FIKOM team consisting of a number of structural officials delivered various materials on the importance of fulfilling balanced nutrition, and how the information can be conveyed effectively to the wider community.

Some of the materials presented include:

  • Improving Health Communication Competence of Posyandu Cadres in Delivering Nutrition to the Community
  • Utilization of Visual Media in Conveying Information about the Importance of Nutrition
  • Creation of Educational Content on Nutrition for Posyandu Social Media

The delivery of the material was conducted interactively, including practical training on the delivery of targeted messages and how to utilize social media such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and visual media such as posters and leaflets. During this discussion, various posters and leaflets on balanced nutrition were also distributed to the participants.

The enthusiasm of the participants was very high. One of the village health cadres, Heny, expressed her appreciation:

Alhamdulillah, we are happy with this activity because we gained knowledge and we will convey it to Posyandu.

The Dean of FIKOM Esa Unggul University, Dr. Erna Febriani, S.Sos., M.Si., emphasized that this activity is not only a form of social service, but also a real implementation of the Tridarma values of Higher Education, especially in the aspect of community service.

The collaboration between Indonesia Defense University, Esa Unggul University, Salak Hospital, and Cijeruk Sub-district is clear evidence that synergy across institutions in education, health, and local government can have a significant impact in improving awareness, welfare, and quality of life.

This Abdimas activity also includes mass circumcision carried out by a medical team from Salak Hospital Dr. H. Sadjiman, as well as the distribution of durian tree fertilizer as part of the food security program. In this activity, the Director of Postgraduate Program of IDU RI Laksda TNI Dr. Bambang Irwanto, Head of Doctoral Program of IDU Dr. Guntur Eko Saputro, Cijeruk Sub-District Head Mochamad Sobar Mansoer, S.IP, M.Si, and Head of Salak Hospital Dr. dr. Nanik Prasetyoningsih, SpPK, M.H., MARS were also present.

Students from Esa Unggul University were also involved in this community service activity as a form of direct learning and real contribution to the community.

The Rector of Esa Unggul University, Dr. Ir. Arief Kusuma A.P., ST, MBA, IPU, ASEAN Eng, in his statement expressed his appreciation for the collaboration in this activity:

“Esa Unggul University is committed to continue to be present in the community through service programs that are solutive and science-based. Collaborations like this show that the role of academics does not stop in the classroom, but must also reach out to the wider community to jointly build the nation.”

Group Photo with All Organizers

This activity is proof that synergy between various parties can strengthen efforts to build public awareness of the importance of nutritious diets, health communication, and the implementation of healthy lifestyles starting from the family level.

Esa Unggul University is a World Class University

Esa Unggul University is a leading private university and one of the best private universities in Indonesia which has a VISION, which is to become a world-class university based on intellectuality, creativity and entrepreneurship that excels in the quality of management (process) and results (output) of Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi activities. And has MISSION: Organizing quality and relevant education, creating a conducive academic atmosphere, creating leaders with character and high competitiveness.

Esa Unggul University is accredited superior based on BAN PT Decree: 2041/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/PT/XI/2024. Esa Unggul University is also ranked :

  • 14 Best PTS in Jakarta
  • 43 Best PTS in Indonesia
  • 86 Best National PTN & PTS (based on Webometrics).
  • Rank 2 at the university level in Jakarta, Rank 31 Nationally and Rank 229 in the world in the UI Greenmetric 2024 ranking.

Esa Unggul University is the only campus in Indonesia that gets support and cooperation from Arizona State University (ASU), Cintana Alliance. Arizona State University (ASU), Cintana Alliance supports UEU in realizing its vision to become an international standard university, as well as providing quality education for students throughout Indonesia.

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