The Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Negeri Semarang (FK UNNES) successfully organized a National Hybrid Seminar themed “Utilization of Herbal Medicine Towards a Healthy Indonesia 2025.” This event represents UNNES’s strong commitment to developing health sciences based on local wisdom while contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
The seminar was officially opened by the Rector of UNNES, who highlighted the importance of research and innovation in herbal medicine as an integral part of strengthening the national health system. The Rector also emphasized UNNES’s dedication to playing an active role in global efforts to achieve the SDGs through education, research, and community service.
This seminar featured distinguished speakers from multiple sectors, including Dr. apt. Ipang Djunarko from Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta, Dr. dr. Neni Susilaningsih from Universitas Diponegoro Semarang, Dr. (H.C.) Irwan Hidayat, Director of PT Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk, Prof. Dr. dr. Mahalul Azam, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine UNNES, Dr. apt. Dra. Lucia Rizka Andalucia from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, and apt. Mohamad Kashuri from the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). Their insights enriched discussions on the potential, regulations, and innovations in the safe, scientific, and sustainable utilization of herbal medicine.
Through this scientific forum, participants were invited to explore the vital role of herbal medicine in improving public health and building a solid foundation for Indonesia Sehat 2025. The use of herbal medicine is considered highly relevant to national health needs, aligned with environmental sustainability principles, and serves as a strategic effort to strengthen the nation’s independence in the health sector.
FK UNNES hopes this seminar will become a collaborative platform between academia, government, industry, and society to optimize the utilization of herbal medicine. With this synergy, the outcomes are expected to benefit public health while advancing the achievement of SDGs targets, particularly in creating a healthy, independent, and globally competitive society.
