Mass Circumcision Event Held for Children in Bekasi

In Sukajadi Village, Bekasi Regency, Indonesia, a mass circumcision event provided essential health services to 17 children aged 4 to 12. The initiative, a collaboration between the National Youth Committee's Health Division and the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law at Jakarta State University, aimed to broaden community access to healthcare and strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation.

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Khitan has medical benefits that have been widely proven, from maintaining the cleanliness of reproductive organs, reducing the risk of infection, to forming clean living behaviors from an early age. Therefore, this activity is not just to fulfill tradition or religious values, but is also part of promotive and preventive efforts in public health development.

Dr. Fachrurozy Basalamah, head of the KNPI's Health Division, highlighted the medical advantages of circumcision, including improved hygiene, reduced infection risk, and the promotion of clean living habits from an early age. He noted that many families postpone this procedure due to financial constraints or limited access to medical facilities. "We want to ensure that every child has the same opportunity to receive safe and quality health services," Basalamah stated, emphasizing the role of youth organizations in providing tangible benefits to those in need.

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Through this activity, we want to ensure that every child has the same opportunity to receive safe and quality health services. The presence of youth organizations must be able to provide real benefits, especially for the community in need. Social concern like this is the foundation for building healthy and quality human beings.

Dr. Rasminto, Chairman of the IKA FISH UNJ, viewed the event as a practical application of the university's Tri Dharma principles, particularly community service. He stressed that higher education institutions have a moral obligation to ensure their knowledge directly benefits society. "Alumni must be part of the solution to social problems, including in healthcare," Rasminto said, adding that community service gains meaning when its impact is truly felt. The synergy between alumni, youth organizations, village government, and health workers exemplifies how social capital can be leveraged for broader community benefit.

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Higher education has a moral responsibility to ensure that knowledge provides direct benefits to the lives of the community. Therefore, alumni must be present as part of the solution to social problems faced by the community, including in the health sector. Community service will have meaning when its impact is truly felt by the community itself.