THE 19th POSTGRADUATE FORUM ON HEALTH SYSTEM & POLICY
Policy and Action for Sustainable Health
Yogyakarta, June 17-18 2025
Social Event (June 19th)
Venue: Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Eminent Speakers of the Forum:
Associate Professor Dr Aznida Firzah Abdul Aziz
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Prof. dr. Ali Ghufron Mukti, M.Sc., Ph.D., AAK
President Director of BPJS Kesehatan
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Dr. dr. Darwito, S.H., Sp.B.Subsp.onk. (K)
Director, Academic Hospital of Universitas Gadjah Mada (RSA UGM)
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Prof. dr. Dante Saksono Harbuwono,
Sp.PD-KEMD, Ph.D
Deputy Minister of Health
🇮🇩 Indonesia
dr. Lutfan Lazuardi, M.Kes., Ph.D
Head of Health Policy and Management Department, FKKMK UGM
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Dr. Maarten Kok
Erasmus University Rotterdam
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Prof. Maria Nilsson
Chair of Lancet Countdown in Europe
🇸🇪 Sweden
Dr. Ming Xu
Peking University
🇨🇳 China
Associate Professor Dr Mohd Fairuz Ali
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Prastuti Soewondo, S.E., M.P.H., Ph.D.
Special Advisor on Health Financing to the Indonesian Minister of Health
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Prof. Quazi Monirul Islam
Prince of Songkla University
🇹🇭 Thailand
Dr. Somil Nagpal
World Bank
🇮🇳 India
Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Prof. Tippawan Liabsuetrakul
Prince of Songkla University
🇹🇭 Thailand
Professor Dr Tuti Ningsih Mohd Dom
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Prof. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong
Prince of Songkla University
🇹🇭 Thailand
Prof. dr. Yodi Mahendradhata, M.Sc, Ph.D, FRSPH
Dean Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, UGM
🇮🇩 Indonesia
About 19th PGF
The Post Graduate Forum (PGF) on Health System and Policy was established as a platform for postgraduate students to share their research, experiences, and insights on critical issues in health systems and policy. It provides an opportunity for students and early-career professionals to engage with experts, explore emerging challenges, and discuss evidence-based solutions for building sustainable and resilient health systems.
The 19th PGF, themed “Policy and Action for Sustainable Health,” will focus on addressing the pressing global challenges in health policy and systems, including post-pandemic recovery, health equity, and the integration of technology and sustainability in healthcare. This forum is particularly significant as health systems worldwide strive to rebuild and strengthen their foundations after the disruptions caused by COVID-19, climate change, and other global health crises.
Objectives
- To disseminate research findings on health system and policy issues at an international level.
- To enhance the capacity of postgraduate students in conducting and presenting impactful health research.
- To strengthen relationships and collaborative efforts among academia, policymakers, and stakeholders in addressing health system issues.
- To explore innovative and sustainable health practices through thematic plenaries and presentations.
Topics for Oral and Poster Presentations
1. Resilient Integrated Health Systems through Sustainable Financing
2. Community-Centered Health and Health Workforce Promotion
3. Health Data Innovation and Digital Transformation
4. Evidence-Based Policy Action and Sustainable Green Healthcare
Targeted Participants
Academics and Researchers
- Postgraduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.) and recent graduates in health-related fields from institutions worldwide.
- Researchers and faculty members specializing in Health Policy and Management, Public Health, or related disciplines.
Policymakers and Practitioners
- Professionals working in government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international organizations involved in health policy and system development.
- Healthcare practitioners and administrators interested in integrating evidence-based practices into health systems.
Industry and Other Stakeholders
- Representatives from private sector organizations, think tanks, and health-related industries contributing to policy and innovation.
- Students and professionals from interdisciplinary fields, such as technology, economics, and environmental sciences, with an interest in health policy and sustainability.
Important Dates
| 08 May 2025 | Participant Registration Open |
| 03 June 2025 | |
| 03 June 2025 | |
| 13 June 2025 |
First Day
| 07.30 – 08.00 | 30' | Registration | |
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| Opening Session | |||
| 08.00 – 08.05 | 5' | Opening Day 1 | MC: Saka Kotamara |
| 08.05 – 08.15 | 10’ | Opening Remark | Prof. dr. Yodi Mahendradhata, M.Sc, Ph.D, FRSPH Dean Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, UGM |
| 08.15 – 08.25 | 10' | Opening Ceremony | Art and cultural performance* |
| 08.25 – 08.45 | 20’ | Keynote speech: Ministry of Health Policies for Advancing Climate Resilience and Sustainable Healthcare in Indonesia* | Prof. dr. Dante Saksono Harbuwono, Sp.PD-KEMD, Ph.D. Deputy Minister of Health* (online) |
| 08.45 – 08.50 | 5' | Official Photo Session and Transition Break | MC |
| Plenary Session I: Innovations and Solutions for Sustainable Health Systems Moderator: Andreasta Meliala, Dr. dr. DPH., MKes, MAS |
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| 08.50 – 08.55 | 5' | Introduction to the plenary session I by Moderator | moderator |
| 08.55 – 09.15 | 20' | The Ministry of Health’s Strategy for Advancing Environmentally Friendly Healthcare Services | dr. Then Suyanti, MM Director of Environmental Health, MoH (online) |
| 09.15 – 09.30 | 15' | Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage: Current and Future Challenges | Prof. Dato’ Dr. Syed Mohamed Aljunid Professor of Health Economics and Policy UKM & IMU, Malaysia |
| 09.30 – 09.45 | 15' | Aligning UHC with Preventive and Primary Care in Indonesia’s National Health Insurance | Prof. dr. Ali Ghufron Mukti, M.Sc., Ph.D., AAK President Director of BPJS Kesehatan (Indonesia’s National Health Insurance Agency) |
| 09.45 – 10.00 | 15' | Strategic Health Financing for System Sustainability in an Era of Global Realignment | Prastuti Soewondo, S.E., M.P.H., Ph.D. Special Advisor on Health Financing to the Indonesian Minister of Health. (online) |
| 10.00 – 10.15 | 15’ | Pathways to Green Hospitals in Indonesia | Dr. dr. Darwito, S.H., Sp.B.Subsp.onk. (K) President Director, Academic Hospital of Universitas Gadjah Mada (RSA UGM) |
| 10.15 – 10.30 | 15’ | Discussion (Q&A session) | moderator |
| 10.30 – 10.35 | 5’ | Summary and closing plenary session by moderator | moderator |
| 10.35 – 10.40 | 5' | Transition | MC |
| 10.40 – 11.00 | 20' | Coffee break | Lobby auditorium |
| 11.00 – 12.30 | 90’ | Oral Presentations | Parallel between oral sessions across themes |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | 60’ | Lunch | Lobby auditorium |
| 13.30 – 15.00 | 90’ | Oral Presentations | Continuation of parallel sessions across themes |
| 14.55 – 15.10 | 15’ | Coffee break | |
| Plenary Session II: Strengthening Community and Preventive Health Approaches Moderator: dr. Likke Prawidya Putri, MPH., PhD |
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| 15.10 – 15.15 | 5' | Introduction to the plenary session II by Moderator | Moderator |
| 15.15 – 15.30 | 15’ | Can AI Help Us Decide? Are More Expensive Medicines Worth It? | Dr. Maarten Kok Assistant Professor Erasmus University Rotterdam & VU Amsterdam |
| 15.30 – 15.45 | 15’ | Challenges and Priorities of Public Health in 21st Century: Can we achieve SDGs? | Prof. Quazi Monirul Islam Prince of Songkla University; Former WHO Director |
| 15.45 – 16.00 | 15’ | Resilience in Health Systems: Why Sustainable Financing Must Include Dental Care | Prof. Dr. Tuti Ningsih Mohd Dom Dean Faculty of Dentistry Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| 16.00 – 16.15 | 15’ | Communication Strategies and Community Engagement for Sustainable Healthcare | Prof. Tippawan Liabsuetrakul Director WHO Collaborating Centre; Prince of Songkla University |
| 16.15 – 16.30 | 15’ | UHC for the Aging Population: Optimizing Preventive Care for Older Patients at Primary Care | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Fairuz Ali Family Medicine Consultant, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| 16.30 – 16.45 | 15’ | Discussion (Q&A session) | Moderator |
| 16.45 – 16.50 | 5’ | Summary and closing plenary session | Moderator |
| 16.50 – 17.00 | 10' | Closing of day 1 | MC |
| 19.00 – 22.00 | 180’ | Welcoming Dinner | Held at IKM, FMPHN*, Universitas Gadjah Mada, featuring a networking and cultural program |
Second Day
| 07.00 – 07.30 | 30' | Committee Briefing | |
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| 07.30 – 08.00 | 30’ | Registration | Lobby Auditorium (+bring the snacks) |
| 08.00 – 08.10 | 10’ | Opening day 2 | MC |
| 08.10 – 09.25 | 75’ | Oral Presentations | Parallel between oral sessions across themes |
| 09.30 – 09.45 | 15’ | Coffee break | Transition to synergy hub |
| 09.45 – 10.45 | 60' | Synergy Hub (Thematic Working Group) | Interactive networking among researchers, students, policymakers, and other stakeholders |
| 10.45 – 10.50 | 5' | Moving | |
| 11.00 – 12.30 | 90' | Lunch | Informal networking opportunity |
| 12.30 – 13.40 | 90’ | Poster Presentations | Parallel between poster sessions across themes |
| Plenary Session III: Health System Resilience & Global Governance Moderator: Shita Listyadewi, S.IP., MM, MPP |
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| 13.15 – 13.20 | 5' | Introduction to the plenary session III by Moderator | Moderator |
| 13.20 – 13.35 | 15’ | Financing Resilient Health Systems in the Face of Global Crises | Dr. Somil Nagpal Senior (Lead) Health Specialist, World Bank (Online) |
| 13.35 – 13.50 | 15’ | Measuring UHC Progress: What Indicators Matter Most for the Malaysian Healthcare System? | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aznida Firzah Abdul Aziz Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| 13.50 – 14.05 | 15’ | Driving University Collaboration for Global Health through the Sustainable Health Partnership (SHIP) | Prof. Maria Nilsson Chair of Lancet Countdown in Europe Umeå University (Online) |
| 14.05 – 14.20 | 15’ | Harnessing Digital Transformation for Sustainable Health | dr. Lutfan Lazuardi, M.Kes., Ph.D Head of the Department of Health Policy and Management FKKMK UGM |
| 14.20 – 14.35 | 15’ | Global Public Goods for Health in the Fight Against Infectious Diseases | Prof. Ming Xu. MD, PhD Dean of the Department of Global Health, School of Public Health, Peking University (Online) |
| 14.35 – 14.50 | 15’ | Discussion (Q&A session) | Moderator |
| 14.50 – 15.00 | 10’ | Summary and closing plenary session | Moderator |
| 15.00 – 15.05 | 5' | Transition | MC |
| TALKSHOW: Bridging Policy, Science, and Community Action for Sustainable Healthcare Moderator: Prof. dr. Sofia Mubarika Haryana, M.Med.Sc, Ph.D* |
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| 15.05 – 15.10 | 5’ | Opening and Introduction by Moderator | Moderator |
| 15.10 – 16.10 | 60’ | Talkshow & Interactive Discussion Policy talk/dialogue: Bridging Policy, Science, and Community Action for Sustainable Healthcare | - Prof. dr. Laksono Trisnantoro, MSc, PhD - Prof. Dato’ Dr. Syed Mohamed Aljunid - Prof. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong |
| 16.10 – 16.25 | 15’ | QnA | Moderator |
| 16.25 – 16.30 | 5’ | Summary | Moderator |
| Closing Session | |||
| 16.30 – 16.45 | 15' | Award Ceremony | MC |
| 16.45 – 16.55 | 10' | Closing Remarks | dr. Lutfan Lazuardi, M.Kes., Ph.D Head of the Department of Health Policy and Management FKKMK UGM |
| 16.55 – 17.00 | 5' | Closing the main event | MC |
Day 3: Social Event
Explore the rich cultural heritage of Yogyakarta with a captivating city tour featuring iconic landmarks such as the magnificent Prambanan Temple and the historic Royal Palace. This is a perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow participants, and immerse yourself in the beauty and history of this vibrant city. The fee for this unforgettable experience is 15 USD.
Pre-Conference
🌍 Get Ready for the Pre-Conference Sessions!
Join us at the 19th Postgraduate Forum on Health System and Policy with the theme:
“Policy and Action for Sustainable Healthcare 2030”
📅 Take part in a series of webinars, hybrid seminars, and workshops led by experts in health policy, health technology, emergency response, artificial intelligence, and more!
✨ Exciting Topics Include:
🔹 Health Technology Assessment (HTA) — 5 May 2025, organized by KP-MAK Center
🔹 Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) & Health Workforce Development — 16 June 2025, organized by CHPM
🔹 Evidence-Based Decision-Making for Sustainable Health Policies
🔹 Artificial Intelligence & Digital Twin in Healthcare
🔹 Implementing Integrated Health Plans in Southeast Asia
📍 Format: Online, Hybrid, and In-Person
💬 More info (WhatsApp): +62 821 3835 3835
🔗 Register now: postgraduateforum.net/preconf
🌱🩺 Let’s shape the future of sustainable healthcare together!
The 19th Postgraduate Forum will be held on 17th – 18th June 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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