UNDIP, West Sumatra (December 11, 2025) – Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), through the Diponegoro Disaster Assistance Response Team (D-DART), once again demonstrated its commitment to fulfilling the Tri Dharma of Higher Education through community service activities. Team II of UNDIP Disaster Volunteer, together with IKA UNDIP West Sumatra and IKA MEDICA UNDIP, led by Prof. dr. Achmad Zulfa Juniarto, M.Si.Med., M.M.R., Sp.And(K), held an official audience with the Governor of West Sumatra, H. Mahyeldi Ansharullah, S.P., as part of a series of humanitarian assignments in disaster-affected areas on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Office of the Governor of West Sumatra.
During the meeting, UNDIP reaffirmed its commitment to being directly present at disaster-affected locations across West Sumatra. The forms of contribution provided include:
- Health Service Support
Specialist doctors and nurses were deployed to assist communities in need of basic healthcare services and post-disaster medical treatment.
- Psychosocial Support
Mental health nurses and members of the academic community from the Faculty of Psychology at UNDIP provided psychosocial assistance to affected victims, particularly vulnerable groups such as children, older people, and survivors experiencing severe emotional distress. This assistance aims to support mental recovery and enable communities to rebuild their lives after the disaster.
- Post-Disaster Nutrition Fulfillment Plan
UNDIP also followed up on a nutrition fulfillment program led by Binar Panunggal, S.Gz., M.P.H., to provide nutritious food for families and children at evacuation sites in affected areas.
- Plan for the Provision of Ready-to-Drink Clean Water Distillation
As a long-term effort, UNDIP has prepared a plan to implement portable water treatment technology developed by Prof. Dr. I Nyoman Widiasa, S.T., M.T., to ensure sustainable access to safe water for both disaster victims and volunteers.
The Governor of West Sumatra expressed his appreciation for UNDIP’s contributions and on-the-ground presence in supporting recovery efforts in affected areas. This synergy is expected to accelerate community recovery and strengthen future disaster preparedness. (Public Communication/UNDIP/Aqil–Fadhil–Anggun)
