Promoting Healthy Living: Universitas Andalas Supports SDG 3 and SDG 4 through Hypertension Awareness Program

Solok, West Sumatra — Universitas Andalas continues to support public health awareness and education in line with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education) through a community outreach initiative led by students from the Faculty of Public Health (FKM). The program was conducted in Alahan Panjang, Solok Regency, focusing on hypertension prevention through the SIAGA program.

The activity was carried out as part of the students’ community service program, aiming to improve public understanding of hypertension and the importance of early prevention through healthy lifestyle practices. The initiative also sought to raise awareness of common risk factors associated with hypertension in daily life.

During the program, students provided health education sessions covering the definition of hypertension, its risk factors, symptoms, and preventive measures. The SIAGA program was introduced as an approach to encourage individuals to be more proactive in maintaining their health and adopting consistent healthy behaviors.

Participants were encouraged to adopt healthier lifestyles, including maintaining a balanced diet, reducing salt intake, engaging in regular physical activity, and routinely monitoring blood pressure. The outreach was conducted interactively, allowing community members to engage in discussions and better understand the health information presented.

The program received positive responses from the local community, as it provided practical knowledge for preventing non-communicable diseases. Through this initiative, Universitas Andalas students aim to enhance public awareness of health issues and promote behavioral changes that reduce the risk of hypertension and other chronic diseases.