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In 1952, medical students who were part of IFMSA established SCOSH (Standing Committee on Students’ Health). The main reason for the establishment of SCOSH was the strong desire to actively participate in prevention efforts and policymaking regarding health issues. Then, in 1963, it was renamed SCOH (Standing Committee on Health) because it was considered not only to focus on students' health. The reason for this change was that the previous division of IFMSA Standing Committees was still limited, so it was deemed necessary to expand its reach. Finally, in 1983, SCOH was once again renamed SCOPH (Standing Committee on Public Health), which remains its name today. In 1999, SCOPH was introduced to Indonesia for the first time, specifically in Semarang, Central Java. Later, when CIMSA was founded on May 6, 2001, SCOPH became a part of CIMSA as an affiliate of IFMSA.

Area of Focus

  1. Health Promotion
  2. Social and Environmental Determinants of Health (SDH)
  3. Universal Health Coverage
  4. Health in All Policies (HiAP)
  5. Global Health, International Health, and Public Health
 

VISION

The Standing Committee on Public Health works for public health through the empowerment of knowledge, skills, and opportunities to live a healthy life physically, mentally, and socially.
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MISSION

The mission of the Standing Committee on Public Health is to promote, educate, and prevent health issues in the community while raising students' awareness of global public health challenges. It also aims to advocate for health policies as the voice of Indonesian medical students and prepare them to become professional and competent healthcare workers. Additionally, SCOPH serves as a platform for collaboration with external public health organizations to enhance its impact and reach.

RECENT

ACTIVITIES

Children Immunization in order to Increase the Resistance of Pneumonia by SCOPH (CITRUS)

21 March 2025

The CITRUS program (Children Immunization to Increase the Resistance of Pneumonia by SCOPH) is a community-driven initiative by SCOPH CIMSA-BEM KM FK Unand to combat pneumonia in children under five in West Sumatra. Launched in 2023 and continuing into 2024, the program addresses declining vaccination rates and pneumonia prevalence through education, outreach, and immunization campaigns in Kelurahan Seberang Padang. CITRUS included four intervention phases, starting with door-to-door vaccine awareness campaigns, interactive community activities, educational sessions with pediatric experts, and collaboration with health centers for vaccinations. The program successfully engaged residents, countered misinformation, and strengthened local health efforts by appointing community health cadres. Recognized for its impact, CITRUS was awarded Best Project for Period 1 in CIMSA, underscoring its success in improving child health and promoting immunization awareness.

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UPCOMING

ACTIVITIES

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