Singaraja- The Faculty of Medicine at the Ganesha University of Education is still young. But this is not an obstacle to continuing to improve quality. One of them is by looking at the use of nuclear technology in the development of the health sector. The initial introduction was carried out through international seminars and workshops from 18 to 21 November 2019. This breakthrough was also to support the specificity of the study program, namely tourism medicine.
At the workshop, a number of competent speakers were presented, starting from the National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN), domestic and Japanese industry players who utilize nuclear technology. In addition, there is also from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.
Vice Chancellor III Undiksha, Prof. Dr. I Wayan Suastra, M.Pd., hopes that this workshop can provide an understanding for students to master nuclear technology so that its use is increasingly understood and can be accepted by the wider community. “We hope that in the future there will be a Nuclear center in Bali or maybe in Singaraja which can be utilized for the benefit of the community,” he said.
The former Undiksha Postgraduate Director said that the application of nuclear technology, especially for the health sector, is fully supported by Undiksha. In fact, it is possible to establish cooperation specifically for its development. “Of course, we will communicate again with BATAN. This also includes the Ministry of Creative Economy because Undiksha’s medicine is concentrated on medical tourism,” he said.
A representative from the Deputy for Industrial Institutions at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, I Gusti Ayu Dewi Hendriyani, said that the health sector has a very close relationship with the tourism sector. Health services must be able to run optimally. His party also hopes that Undiksha can make that happen, especially if there is the application of nuclear technology. “With the use of nuclear, it is hoped that it will have an impact on the tourism industry in general,” he said
Meanwhile, Deputy for Nuclear Technology Utilization, BATAN Dr. Hendig Winarno said that until now, more nuclear were known as explosives. But in fact, it can be utilized for the development of the health sector and the agricultural sector. Undiksha as a tertiary institution that has a number of faculties and is supported by human resources, is considered a potential partner who can be invited to cooperate in its development. “Our hope is that nuclear technology can be useful for the wider community, both in Indonesia and in Bali,” he said.
Deputy Regent of Buleleng, dr. I Nyoman Sutjidra, Sp.OG said that until now the number of hospitals that utilize nuclear technology is still relatively small. The Buleleng Regency Government also supports this if it can be applied in hospitals so that it can improve the quality of service to the community. “If nuclear power is utilized as well as possible, it will be very useful,” he concluded. The seminar also included the signing of an MoU with the Ministry of Creative Economy regarding tourism health services. Apart from the main event, there was also further discussion from the speakers. (hms)
