Microbiology, Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship Trip June 2026

5 Team members from FOHG spent one week at various sites in Kupang transferring skills to various health professionals pertaining to Microbiology, Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship.

Prof Johannes Hospital:

Time spent in the microbiology lab up-skilling staff, and helping problem solve issues within the laboratory. Entry and exit meeting with Dr Stef Soka. Extensive site visit to various parts of the hospital was carried out by the Infection Prevention and Control consultant and suggestions put forward to staff. Pharmacy site visit performed by the visiting pharmacist.

Citra Bangsa University Pharmacy:

Matt Rawlins gave a guest lecture to about 200 senior pharmacy students: “Pharmacist role in AMS and the Management of Infection in the Hospital”

Meeting with Ibu Maria Philomena Erika Rengga, Head of Pharmacy School

Health Promotions podcast recording: “AMS Pharmacist Role in Medication Safety.” With Ria Wonga, Pharmacist at Johannes Hospital. Weblink: https://www.youtube.com/live/e5dFZ4ZaMPs?si=T3OIlsk5vyUjEYDa

Public Health Provincial Laboratory:

Site visit & teaching of microbiology lab staff to upskill staff in various areas of microbiology.

NTT Provincial Health Office (Dinas Kesehatan):

Meeting with Head, Ibu Ruth Laiskodat, to discuss issues generally affecting NTT along with funding for BPJS.

UNDANA University:

Visit to the university to sign MOA between FOHG and the university. Talks with staff and students about assisting with projects they have developed, e.g. nutrition and stunting.

 

Signing of MoA between FOHG and Undana University

Microbiology Laboratory staff Johannes Hospital

Visit to Provincial Public Health Lab (Labkesda) teaching

Visit to Provincial Public Health Lab (Labkesda)

Pharmacy podcast, Matt Rawlins and Ibu Ria Wonga

Lecture at Citra Bangsa University

Matt Rawlins, guest lecture at Citra Bangsa University