The Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) School of Nursing and the Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (UNISMUH), Indonesia – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences collaborated on an International Learning Session with the theme “Health Care Post Pandemic on Clinician Perspective” on 17 April 2023 via Zoom video conference.
The international learning session provided an opportunity for ADDU and UNISMUH Makassar to share their experiences and insights on post-pandemic healthcare. Dr. dr. Ami Febriza, S.Ked., M.Kes, Head of the Medical Education Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, was the featured speaker.
Dr. Liza G. Floresca, Dean of the ADDU School of Nursing, delivered the opening remarks and expressed her excitement about the collaboration between the two universities. She emphasized the need for innovative strategies to address the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Febriza’s presentation focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. She highlighted the importance of turning experiences into actionable lessons to improve population health and healthcare delivery, not just to prevent future crises. Additionally, she discussed the studies on HSYA (Hydroxysafflor yellow A) as an anti-inflammatory compound, which is still being extensively researched, particularly in Indonesia.
After the presentation, Ms. Maharida Manindar, M.Pd., Head of the Office of International Affairs, facilitated the Q&A session, allowing the participants to engage with Dr. Febriza further. The event ended with a certificate giving and closing remarks by Prof. Dr. Suryani As’ad, the Dean of UNISMUH Makassar’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The event aimed to strengthen the collaboration between the two universities and provide an avenue for healthcare professionals to learn from each other’s experiences. With the valuable insights and lessons learned during the session, it is hoped that the collaboration between ADDU and UNISMUH Makassar will improve healthcare delivery and promote better population health in Indonesia and the Philippines.