UNAND and RSIA Bunda Jakarta Support SDG 3 and SDG 4 through Specialist Medical Education Collaboration

Padang, December 24, 2025 — Universitas Andalas (UNAND) continues to expand strategic partnerships to strengthen medical education and healthcare services. The university officially signed a cooperation agreement with Rumah Sakit Ibu Anak Bunda Jakarta to support the implementation of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Medical Education Program.

The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 24, at the Leadership Meeting Room, 4th Floor of the UNAND Rectorate Building. This collaboration marks an important step for UNAND in strengthening specialist medical education, particularly in developing the clinical competencies of students in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Program at the Faculty of Medicine.

Through this agreement, UNAND and RSIA Bunda Jakarta will work together in education, training, and clinical competency development for participants of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Program. The partnership is expected to expand UNAND’s clinical education network while improving the quality of specialist doctor graduates who are professional, competent, and oriented toward high-quality healthcare services.

This cooperation also supports UNAND’s efforts to strengthen the national medical education system and improve the quality of healthcare services, especially in the field of maternal and child health. By collaborating with a credible and experienced healthcare institution, UNAND aims to ensure that specialist medical education remains closely connected to real clinical service needs.

UNAND Vice Rector IV, Prof. Dr. Henmaidi, S.T., M.Eng.Sc., emphasized that Indonesia still has a very high need for specialist doctors. He stated that the presence of specialists who are able to serve the community is urgently needed, and that this collaboration reflects a synergy that can make shared efforts more effective and easier to carry out.

The importance of this partnership was also reinforced by dr. Etik Wuryanti, MARS, who presented data on the shortage of specialist doctors in Indonesia. According to the data she shared, around 159 regencies and cities in Indonesia still face limited access to specialist medical personnel, both in rural and urban areas.

For this reason, the collaboration between UNAND and RSIA Bunda Jakarta is considered an important initiative to support the development of high-quality specialist doctors who are ready to respond to public healthcare needs. The partnership is also expected to contribute to improving the availability and quality of specialist services, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology.

This initiative supports SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being by contributing to the improvement of healthcare services, especially in maternal and child health. By strengthening the education and clinical training of obstetrics and gynecology specialists, UNAND helps support the availability of competent health professionals for communities that still need specialist services.

The collaboration also aligns with SDG 4 Quality Education because it strengthens specialist medical education through clinical training, institutional partnership, and competency development. Through this cooperation, UNAND continues to improve the quality of its medical education ecosystem and prepare graduates who can contribute professionally to Indonesia’s healthcare system.

Through this agreement, UNAND reaffirmed its commitment to building impactful partnerships in education and health. The cooperation with RSIA Bunda Jakarta is expected to become a strategic platform for producing qualified specialist doctors, expanding clinical education networks, and strengthening UNAND’s contribution to national health development.