Universitas Andalas Public Health Students Carry Out Dengue Prevention Outreach Program at SDN 04 Pauh in Support of SDG 3 and SDG 4

As part of its contribution to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education), students from the Faculty of Public Health (FKM), Universitas Andalas conducted a health education program on dengue fever (DBD) prevention for elementary school students at SDN 04 Pauh.

The program was carried out by Group 10 of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program under the supervision of Suci Muchtariza, SKM., M.Epid, involving Hana Fauziyah Alvin, Indah Dwi Lestari, and Mutyia Rahmadina.

The activity was implemented in two stages. The first stage was a pre-test conducted on Friday, November 21, 2025, in the classroom to assess students’ initial knowledge about dengue fever. The assessment covered topics such as the definition of the disease, transmission methods, characteristics of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, symptoms, and prevention strategies among students from grades IV, V, and VI.

The second stage took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, consisting of health education sessions followed by a post-test. During this session, the team delivered materials in an interactive and engaging manner using simple and student-friendly language.

The educational content included an introduction to dengue fever, identification of the mosquito vector, symptoms of infection, and preventive measures through the “3M Plus” approach—draining water containers, tightly covering water storage, burying unused items that can collect water, and additional preventive actions. The session was complemented by interactive discussions and a question-and-answer segment to encourage student participation.

The post-test results showed a significant improvement in students’ understanding of dengue prevention and the importance of maintaining personal and environmental hygiene. To increase engagement, the team also provided rewards for active participants during the session.

Principal of SDN 04 Pauh, Fatniwati, expressed appreciation for the initiative. “We strongly support this activity, especially since there were students previously confirmed with dengue and several others frequently absent due to illness. We hope this program helps students better understand the importance of maintaining hygiene to prevent dengue,” she stated.

Through this initiative, Universitas Andalas students aim not only to raise awareness about dengue fever but also to encourage students to adopt clean and healthy living behaviors and become agents of change within their school and home environments.