GIANYAR – The Graduate School of Udayana University (Unud) scheduled an international community service program at the Peliatan Village Office in Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, on Friday, August 14, 2026. Under the theme "From Malaysia to Desa Peliatan: Geriatri Health Screening untuk Lansia Sehat dan Mandiri di Usia Senja," the initiative focused on the importance of geriatric health screening in addressing the healthcare needs of older adults and supporting their independence.

The program featured Dr. Azimah Pilus Ehr, MD, MPH, MBA, who was introduced as a preventive medicine and palliative care specialist with professional connections to New York and Malaysia. Her involvement as an international speaker formed part of Udayana University's community engagement initiative, connecting healthcare expertise with local community needs.

According to the official invitation issued by the Graduate School of Udayana University, the event was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Central Indonesia Time (WITA). The program included registration, an opening session, addresses from the Graduate School Director and the Head of Peliatan Village, a certificate presentation, a scientific presentation, an interactive discussion, and closing remarks.

Geriatric Health Screening to Support Healthy and Independent Aging

The central focus of this international community service initiative was geriatric health screening as part of efforts to address the healthcare needs of older adults. Geriatric health screening involves assessing health conditions that may affect older individuals and identifying potential concerns requiring further examination, monitoring, or professional support.

In general, geriatric health assessment goes beyond identifying existing diseases. It also considers an older person's ability to perform daily activities, mobility, nutritional status, and physical and psychosocial well-being. Such information can help healthcare professionals identify appropriate services and support tailored to individual needs.

Through its selected theme, the program placed healthy aging and independence at the center of community healthcare discussions. Early identification of potential health problems is relevant to maintaining quality of life and helping families recognize when additional medical consultation or assessment may be necessary.

Bringing International Healthcare Perspectives to Community Engagement

According to the official event schedule, Dr. Azimah Pilus Ehr was invited to deliver a presentation entitled "Geriatri Health Screening untuk Mewujudkan Sehat dan Mandiri di Usia Senja" from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The session was scheduled to be moderated by Prof. Suryani, followed by an interactive discussion and question-and-answer session from 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

The invited speaker's expertise in preventive medicine and palliative care was relevant to the healthcare needs of older populations. Preventive medicine emphasizes disease prevention and early identification of health problems, while palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life of patients facing serious illnesses through an approach that considers physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

The initiative also provided a framework for engagement between the academic community and residents of Peliatan Village. The official invitation included representatives of Graduate School leadership, study program coordinators, unit coordinators, lecturers, administrative staff, and students among those invited to participate in the community service program.