Prof. Pande Putu Januraga Discusses Health Financing Policy to Strengthen Immunization Programs and Outbreak Response in Badung Regency

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• Kamis, 20 Agustus 2026
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Badung – The Center for Public Health Innovation (CPHI), Udayana University, contributed to the Integrated Coordination Meeting to Improve the Quality of Immunization Programs and Surveillance of Diseases with Outbreak Potential, organized by the Badung Regency Health Office on 19–20 August 2026 at Aston Kuta Hotel and Residence, Badung, Bali.

The meeting was held as part of efforts to prevent diseases that may potentially lead to outbreaks in Badung Regency, while also supporting improvements in the quality of immunization and surveillance programs. It served as a cross-sector coordination platform to strengthen preparedness and align the roles of various stakeholders in supporting the implementation of health programs in Badung Regency.

During the event, the Head of PUI-PT CPHI Udayana University, Prof. dr. Pande Putu Januraga, M.Kes., DrPH., participated as one of the speakers. On the second day of the meeting, Thursday, 20 August 2026, Prof. Pande delivered a presentation entitled “Health Financing Policy Analysis for Immunization Programs and Outbreak Situations in Badung Regency.”

The presentation focused on health financing policy as a key component in supporting the implementation of immunization programs and the management of outbreak situations in Badung Regency. This topic was particularly important, as the sustainability of health programs requires not only technical readiness but also adequate policy and financing support.

Over the two-day meeting, participants discussed a range of strategic issues related to immunization and disease surveillance. The agenda included the latest situation of emerging infectious diseases, the readiness of the education sector in implementing the School-Based Immunization Month program (BIAS), efforts to increase routine immunization coverage, early vigilance for leptospirosis, the use of village funds to support community-based immunization and surveillance programs, and contingency planning for natural and non-natural disasters.

Discussions on the second day also covered strengthening public communication to build community trust in immunization and disease surveillance, herd immunity, follow-up on risk mapping for emerging infectious diseases in Bali Province, and preparedness to respond to diseases with outbreak potential, including zoonotic and vector-borne diseases.

The meeting involved 116 participants representing a wide range of cross-sector stakeholders, including local government institutions, public and private hospitals, community health centers, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, professional organizations, village and subdistrict representatives, community organizations, and other stakeholders in Badung Regency.

CPHI Udayana University’s involvement in this activity reflects its ongoing commitment to contributing to the strengthening of evidence-based public health policies and programs. Through collaboration with government institutions and various stakeholders, CPHI is expected to continue supporting the development of immunization programs, the strengthening of surveillance systems, and improved preparedness for diseases that may potentially cause outbreaks in the community.