Yogyakarta, 27 November 2025 – The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, reaffirmed its commitment to advancing national health sovereignty by actively contributing to the 76th UGM Anniversary National Seminar 2025, themed “Designing Indonesia’s Health Sovereignty 2045: The Strategic Role of Universities in Shaping Future Health Governance.” Held at the UGM Senate Hall on Thursday (27/11), the seminar provided a strategic platform for formulating forward-looking policies, innovation pathways, and interdisciplinary collaboration to strengthen Indonesia’s health system in the face of technological disruption, demographic transitions, and global epidemiological challenges.
During the scientific sessions, Prof. Dr. apt. Susi Ari Kristina, M.Kes., representing the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy, served as a speaker for Panel A: Science & Technology. She delivered an in-depth presentation on the application of predictive forecasting in the health sector, emphasizing the urgency of evidence-based approaches and technological readiness to anticipate future health demands. Her contribution highlighted the critical role of pharmaceutical science and technology in strengthening national preparedness, enhancing disease surveillance, and supporting the development of resilient and adaptive health systems.
The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. apt. Dwi Endarti, S.F., M.Sc., also from the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy. With expertise in health economics and pharmaceutical policy, she guided the session effectively, ensuring a rigorous and constructive exchange of ideas that produced relevant recommendations for Indonesia’s journey toward achieving health sovereignty by 2045. Their participation underscores the Faculty of Pharmacy’s position as a center of excellence in pharmaceutical innovation, health policy development, and multidisciplinary research with national impact.
The National Seminar brought together experts from various fields to discuss three strategic pillars: agile health governance, research and technological innovation, and future-ready health human resources. Through this platform, UGM strengthens its role as a living laboratory and catalyst for designing an inclusive, robust, and globally competitive health system.
The Faculty of Pharmacy’s contribution aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These include SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) through efforts to enhance healthcare quality and strengthen national health systems; SDG 4 (Quality Education) through academic leadership in teaching, research, and knowledge dissemination related to modern health governance; and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through the promotion of technological advancement, data-driven health forecasting, and innovation in pharmaceutical development. The commitment to inclusive health governance also aligns with SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by addressing unequal access to healthcare across regions in Indonesia.
