UNAIR NEWS – Faculty of Medicine (FK) UNAIR has successfully secured a Jean Monnet Module (JMM) grant from ERASMUS+, led by Prof. Muhammad Miftahussurur, dr., M.Kes, Sp. PD, K-GEH, FINASIM, Ph.D. The JMM program, funded by ERASMUS+, aims to enhance knowledge related to the European Union in higher education as part of globalization and knowledge transfer efforts. The program at FK UNAIR will run from February 2024 to August 2026 under the theme 淐LARIFIER: Comprehensive Applicable Health Care Science: Reflecting from Europe focusing on social medicine and health services for non-communicable diseases and research developments in the European Union. This is the first time FK UNAIR has received ERASMUS+ funding for this field. All materials are integrated into regular lectures of regular and international class.
Socioeconomic Disparities in EU Health Problems
The JMM program will be implemented in Public Health (IKM) through the Social Aspect of Medicine (SAM) and Health Service Management (MPK) modules for all fourth and sixth-semester medical students. This February, the SAM module, led by Samsriyaningsih Handayani, dr., M.Kes, M.Ed, Ph.D., commenced. Jongky Hendro Prajitno, dr., Sp.PD., K-EMD, FINASIM, delivered materials on socioeconomic disparities in the risk and treatment of metabolic diseases in the EU. The social aspects of pregnant women in Eastern Europe revealed higher maternal and infant mortality rates compared to Western Europe. UNICEF data presented by Sri Umijati, dr., MS, indicated that early parenthood in countries like Belgium, France, and the UK reduced women’s chances of obtaining employment. Dr. Pudji Lestari, dr., M.Kes, explained the social determinants of health, highlighting the varying social factors across EU countries that influence health and healthcare services.
Comparing EU and Indonesian Health Management
The Health Service Management (MPK) module discusses the comparison of healthcare services in 14 EU countries with Indonesia, including France, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, Belgium, Greece, Denmark, and Finland. Students research and present the strengths and weaknesses of each healthcare system. Some countries have government, private, or mixed insurance management. Group A2 explained that Germany’s healthcare system is among the best in the world, with strong regulations for primary healthcare. Conversely, Spain has three healthcare systems compared to Indonesia’s single SATUSEHAT system. Group B5 highlighted that the Russian Federation has two health insurance systems: compulsory (OMS) and voluntary (VHI), with VHI coverage being very unequally distributed, with Moscow and its region accounting for 85% of total VHI premium income. Russia檚 healthcare sector is underfunded where only uses 5% of the country’s GDP.
Learning from EU Healthcare
Students’ presentations on their studies of EU healthcare systems aim to broaden their understanding of global healthcare systems. This knowledge will serve as a valuable foundation for the younger generation, who will eventually influence the future of healthcare in Indonesia, considering social aspects, services, and policies that support better health outcomes in the country.
