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Health Services and Socialization of Diseases Often Suffered by the Elderly by Ekis Goes to Village (EGD) 2022 to Support the Health of the Elderly Residents of Wonosalam Village

Health Services and Socialization of Diseases Often Suffered by the Elderly by Ekis Goes to Village (EGD) 2022 to Support the Health of the Elderly Residents of Wonosalam Village

The Islamic Economics Student Association has several major programs implemented this year, one of which is Ekis Goes to Village (EGD) 2022. Ekis Goes to Village (EGD) is a village service program participated by Islamic Economics students Universitas Airlangga. This year, EGD 2022 carries the theme "Elaboration of the development and utilization of natural and human resources in Mangirejo Hamlet, Wonosalam Village, Jombang, East Java in the aspects of health, education, environment, and economy to increase sociopreneurship and environmental awareness". Through this activity, the committee contributes directly to the community of Mangirejo Hamlet, Wonosalam Village, especially in building and developing village potential, both in the economic, education, environment, and health sectors.

In the health sector, the committee implemented a Health Services and Socialization Program for Diseases Suffered by the Elderly in Mangirejo Hamlet. The program aimed to support the health of Wonosalam Village residents. This program took place on July 21, 2022. The media used to support the sustainability of the health program was held in collaboration with the local Community Health Center. Health services were adopted as an annual program by the EGD to monitor the health of the elderly. The socialization of elderly diseases was also expected to provide education regarding the diseases suffered and how to treat them. This program is related to the optimization of SDGs number 3, namely Healthy and Prosperous Life. 

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