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Yogyakarta – Ahmad Dahlan University (UAD), through its Office of Cooperation and International Affairs (OCIA), in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Public Health, and the Faculty of Psychology, organized a General Lecture titled “Global Challenges in Public Health: Culture, Communication, and Community Well-Being” on May 25, 2026. Held at Amphitheater A of the UAD Faculty of Medicine, the event formed part of the ongoing academic partnership between UAD and Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU), Taiwan.

The event commenced with opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Muchlas, M.T., Rector of UAD, who warmly welcomed the delegation from CSMU. In his address, he introduced UAD as a university committed to excellence in education, research, and international collaboration.

“We are delighted to welcome the delegation from Chung Shan Medical University. We hope this visit will further strengthen our academic partnership and create more opportunities for collaboration in education, research, as well as student and faculty exchange programs in the future,” he said.

The lecture brought together lecturers and students from various faculties, providing a platform for academics and students from Indonesia and Taiwan to exchange perspectives on contemporary global public health challenges.

The first session was delivered by Prof. Elli Nur Hayati, M.P.H., Ph.D., Psi., who presented a lecture titled “Psycho-Medico-Legal Responses to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Indonesia.” She emphasized that Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is not merely a domestic issue but a significant public health concern requiring an integrated multidisciplinary response.

“IPV is not only a family issue; it is also a hidden pandemic and a major public health challenge that requires coordinated psychological, medical, and legal interventions,” she explained.

The next presentation was delivered by Tzu-Yu Huang, a student from the Department of Psychology at CSMU, who discussed interpersonal pressure in collectivist cultures. She highlighted how social values, interpersonal relationships, and community expectations within collectivist societies can influence individuals’ psychological well-being, serving both as sources of support and social pressure.

Following this, Ling-Xuan Wu presented on public health responses in Taiwan, outlining various strategies implemented to promote community well-being while addressing challenges arising from social transformation and technological advancement.

Participants also gained valuable insights into current public health research in Taiwan through a presentation by Prof. Hao-Jan Yang, Director of the Department of Public Health at CSMU. He explained that the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, alongside research on emotional well-being, has become one of the fastest-growing areas of public health research in recent years.

The second session featured Prof. Hao-Jan Yang, who delivered a lecture titled “Intimate Partner Violence among Immigrants: IPV in Taiwan.” His presentation explored the challenges faced by immigrant communities experiencing intimate partner violence, including cultural and language barriers, limited access to healthcare services, and restricted social protection. He also discussed Taiwan’s comprehensive public health strategies and governmental efforts to address these issues.

In addition, Prof. Kai-Sung Wang from the Department of Public Health at CSMU shared his expertise through a presentation titled “Greek and Latin in Medical Terminology: Illustrations and Management of Infectious Diseases.” His lecture emphasized the importance of mastering medical terminology as a foundation for effective healthcare practice and infectious disease management.

The event concluded with an engaging discussion and question-and-answer session, during which students and lecturers actively exchanged ideas with the speakers on topics ranging from public health and mental health to intercultural communication and the latest developments in global health research.

Through this General Lecture, UAD and Chung Shan Medical University further strengthened their international academic partnership while fostering meaningful knowledge exchange in the fields of public health and medical sciences. Both institutions hope that this collaboration will continue to expand through joint academic and research initiatives that contribute to addressing global public health challenges.