An official audience regarding the planned implementation of the Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) by the Medical Education Study Program of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, was held in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, on Tuesday (April 14, 2026). The meeting took place at the Regent’s Office of Gowa Regency as an initial step to establish synergy between the academic institution and the local government in enhancing community-based healthcare services.

The audience was led directly by the Dean of FMHS Unismuh Makassar, Suryani As’ad, who attended alongside the faculty leadership. Also present were the Head and Secretary of the Medical Education Study Program, as well as representatives from the Cooperation Unit and the KKN Management Team of FMHS Unismuh Makassar.

The university delegation was formally received by the Regent of Gowa, Sitti Husniah Talenrang, at the Gowa Regent’s Office. The meeting was conducted in a cordial atmosphere, reflecting a strong spirit of collaboration between academia and the local government.

During the meeting, the Dean of FMHS conveyed that the KKN program is designed as a form of community service as well as a learning platform for medical students, particularly in strengthening Disaster-Resilient Villages. The program is expected to provide tangible contributions to improving the public health status in Gowa Regency.

The Regent of Gowa expressed her support for the initiative and welcomed the implementation of the program in the region. She emphasized that the presence of medical students in the community could play a significant role in educating residents on health-related issues, while also strengthening promotive and preventive healthcare services.

Representatives from the local government, including the Head of the Gowa Regency Education Office and the Head of the Gowa Regency Health Office, were also in attendance. Their presence reflects a cross-sectoral commitment to supporting collaborative programs aimed at enhancing human resource quality and public health.

Through this audience, it is expected that a sustainable partnership will be established between FMHS Unismuh Makassar and the Government of Gowa Regency. This synergy is anticipated to generate innovative programs that benefit not only students but also contribute positively to the wider community.

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Bupati Kabupaten Gowa Terima Audiensi Rencana KKN FKIK Unismuh Makassar

Kunjungan audiensi terkait rencana pelaksanaan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar berlangsung di Kabupaten Gowa, Sulawesi Selatan, Selasa (14/4/2026). Pertemuan ini dilaksanakan di Kantor Bupati Kabupaten Gowa sebagai langkah awal menjalin sinergi antara institusi pendidikan dan pemerintah daerah dalam upaya peningkatan layanan kesehatan berbasis masyarakat.

Audiensi tersebut dipimpin langsung oleh Dekan FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), yang hadir bersama jajaran pimpinan fakultas. Turut mendampingi Ketua Program Studi dan Sekretaris Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter, serta perwakilan dari Unit Kerjasama dan Tim Pengelola KKN FKIK Unismuh Makassar.

Rombongan dari pihak universitas diterima secara langsung oleh Bupati Gowa, Dr. Hj. Sitti Husniah Talenrang, S.E., M.M., di Kantor Bupati Kabupaten Gowa. Pertemuan berlangsung dalam suasana hangat dan penuh semangat kolaborasi antara dunia akademik dan pemerintah daerah.

Dalam kesempatan tersebut, Dekan FKIK menyampaikan tujuan pelaksanaan KKN sebagai bagian dari pengabdian kepada masyarakat sekaligus sarana pembelajaran bagi mahasiswa pendidikan dokter khususnya penguatan Desa Tangguh Bencana. Program ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi nyata dalam meningkatkan derajat kesehatan masyarakat di wilayah Kabupaten Gowa.

Bupati Gowa menyambut baik rencana tersebut dan menyatakan dukungannya terhadap pelaksanaan KKN di wilayahnya. Ia menilai kehadiran mahasiswa kedokteran di tengah masyarakat dapat membantu mengedukasi warga terkait isu kesehatan, serta memperkuat layanan promotif dan preventif.

Dari pihak pemerintah daerah, turut hadir Kepala Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Gowa dan Kepala Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Gowa. Kehadiran kedua instansi tersebut menunjukkan komitmen lintas sektor dalam mendukung program kolaboratif yang berorientasi pada peningkatan kualitas sumber daya manusia dan kesehatan masyarakat.

Melalui audiensi ini, diharapkan terjalin kerja sama yang berkelanjutan antara FKIK Unismuh Makassar dan Pemerintah Kabupaten Gowa. Sinergi ini diharapkan mampu menghadirkan program-program inovatif yang tidak hanya bermanfaat bagi mahasiswa, tetapi juga memberikan dampak positif bagi masyarakat luas.