Health for All: The Ministry of Health's Initiative Towards a Golden Indonesia of 2045

Health is indispensable as it is the main foundation of a person's quality of life and productivity. Without good health, individuals cannot optimally carry out their daily activities, including work, study, and social interaction. Poor health can hinder a person's ability to achieve their goals and full potential, as well as increase the economic burden on both individuals and society through high medical care costs and lost productivity.
In addition, health also has a direct effect on mental and emotional well-being, so maintaining good health is key to achieving a balanced and happy life. In a broader context, a healthy society is the basis for sustainable social and economic development.
In Indonesia itself, as reported by the Air Quality Indonesia (AQI) test, it can be seen that air conditions, especially in Jakarta on weekdays, tend to be on a moderate or poor scale. The presence of bad air factors results in a decrease in the quality of oxygen availability due to the large number of Carbon Monoxide (CO) molecules released by vehicle engine exhaust.
Reporting from the Ministry of Health research, the amount of Carbon Monoxide intensity in a person that accumulates day by day will cause several health problems such as; eye irritation, shortness of breath, dizziness, shortness of breath, and high blood pressure. Nowadays, with many factors such as pandemics, wars, and dynamically changing environmental conditions, many challenges arise for health both in terms of psychology and physical. This can especially be easily noticed with Generation Z being easily sick and tired.
Generation Z is particularly susceptible to health issues due to various factors related to their modern lifestyle and the unique challenges they face. Some of the main reasons according to an excerpt from Alodokter include:
- High Digital Exposure: Generation Z is growing up in the digital age, which means they often spend long periods of time in front of screens. This can lead to various health issues, such as visual impairment, posture problems, and lack of physical activity.
- Mental Health: Pressure from social media, high academic demands, and economic uncertainty contribute to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among this generation.
- Unhealthy Lifestyle: Unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity and poor sleep patterns are common problems. A diet rich in fast food and low in nutrients adversely affects physical health.
- Lack of Direct Social Interaction: Despite being highly digitally connected, this generation often experiences a lack of direct social interaction that is essential for emotional and social well-being.
- Information Overexposure: Constant access to information can lead to mental fatigue and health-related misinformation, which can lead to inappropriate health practices.
- Environmental Changes: Environmental issues such as pollution and climate change are also negatively impacting the health of this generation, which faces long-term risks from environmental degradation.
One of the other problems arising in the younger generation is the emergence of unstable lifestyles such as; high consumption of junk food, excessive sugar consumption and lack of exercise leading to various physical and psychological health problems.
According to the International Diabetes Federation IDF, Indonesia is ranked fifth in the world ranking of diabetics. in research conducted in 2021, there were 19.5 million people with diabetes and it is predicted that it will increase to 28.6 million in 2045. This issue has caught the attention of the Ministry of Health, which labeled diabetes as the “mother of all diseases” that can have an impact on heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
The Ministry of Health has responded to health issues in Indonesia that will have an impact on the progress of the nation. With many declining health rates in Indonesia, the Ministry of Health collaborates with several campuses to organize programs to succeed the target of the Golden Indonesia 2045.
As a form of provision for the community, especially for the younger generation, the Ministry of Health is conducting a 'Health Transformation' program to improve public health status towards one of the targets of the 2045 Golden Indonesia program, namely making Indonesia a form of superior Human Resources.
In an effort to realize the program, the Ministry of Health collaborates with several parties, especially from the education sector. In this case, the university community has the closest route as a party to distribute information to the younger generation and the surrounding community through various unique programs created by students as the driving force of the Ministry of Health program. In conjuction with this, the Ministry of Health invites representative Deans and 1 (one) MBKM coordinator from the university who is appointed as part of the health group / in charge of the “Healthy Campus” program which will be carried out online at the Higher Education Coordination Meeting starting from May 16-18, 2024.
In connection with the Ministry of Health's program as a form of effort to implement Indonesia Emas 2045 with the help of the cooperation of the designated campus, it is hoped that Indonesia's vision to achieve the formation of superior Human Resources can be achieved. As one of the Indonesian campuses, Dian Nusantara University plays a role as one of the health promoters for the younger generation of Indonesia. With the enthusiasm of UNDIRA students in encouraging health measures in order to achieve a healthy Indonesian generation through the collaboration of health programs held by the Ministry of Health.
Apart from the view of the program for the success of the nation and state, health can also prosper a person's daily life, especially for the younger generation. With the maintenance of the body, it can achieve a positive atmosphere both from the spiritual and physical aspects. Because a healthy body is a source of pride not only for our family and loved ones, but also for ourselves as a form of appreciation for life.
(Danang Respati Wicaksono / Humas UNDIRA)
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