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A Transition from Political Science to Health Research: Lessons and Reflections as Public and Community Engagement Intern at OUCRU Indonesia

When I got offer letter from OUCRU a lot of things came to mind: laboratories, research projects, and complicated medical terms that I thought only doctors and scientists could understand. There was one thing that made me curious: why does a health research institution have a role called Community Engagement?

Where Creativity Meets Science – A Reflection on My Internship in OUCRU Indonesia

I had never thought I would land in the research field. Imagining research alone felt like you were surrounded by very, very smart people and everyone was a genius, except me. But when I was introduced to the many roles at OUCRU Indonesia, they were only being... passionate on their jobs. And here's my story how I found my place as passionate designer in health research.

Climate Change and Health are Gendered: How Women Workers in Jakarta Adapted in Climate Change

OUCRU Indonesia co-designs Climate and Health Engagement Project named Panas, Polusi Udara, dan Perempuan Pekerja (Urban Island Heat, Air Polution and Women Workers) or (P4 project) which also become the first engagement specific collaborative study with women workers in Jakarta and fully funded by WHO.

From Factory Worker to Infectious Diseases Scientist: The Story of OUCRU Indonesia’s Suwarti

OUCRU Indonesia highlights the remarkable journey of Dr Suwarti, a scientist who rose from factory work to infectious diseases research. Through determination, education, and mentorship, Suwarti built a scientific career addressing critical public health challenges. Her story reflects OUCRU’s commitment to developing local research talent and expanding scientific opportunity in Indonesia.

Youth Peer Educator Combat AMR: Indonesian Youth Action in Antimicrobial Resistance’s Stewardship

Knowledge and beliefs about antibiotics continue to shape emerging health behaviours in Indonesia. With support from OUCRU, PAPRA empowered young people to create learning resources to promote responsible antibiotic use among their peers.

Study Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Still Protect Vulnerable Indonesians Well Into the Post-Pandemic Period

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots made from the original strain of the virus still save lives among vulnerable Indonesians, but provide limited protection for the wider public, according to a new study by OUCRU Indonesia, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bridging the community voices: OUCRU Indonesia held the Kick-Off Meeting Community Forum for Health Research (ForuM)

In September, OUCRU Indonesia held the kick-off meeting of the Community Forum for Health Research (ForuM) — an initiative that connect OUCRU Indonesia researchers with lay public to strengthen OUCRU research and community engagement. The ForuM serves as OUCRU Indonesia’s Community Advisory Group (CAG) — a mechanism for two-way communication between researchers and the public. Members shared advice, guidance and feedback on study design, recruitment strategies, informed consent materials, cultural appropriateness, ethical considerations, and the communication of research findings.

OUCRU supports new WHO report tracking global antimicrobial resistance

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its 2025 Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance (GLASS) Report, offering the most comprehensive global data on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to date. Among the contributors were OUCRU Indonesia’s Professor Raph Hamers and Dr Gilbert Lazarus, whose systematic reviews provided critical insights into resistance trends. Their findings highlight rising resistance, especially in low-resource settings, and underscore the need for stronger surveillance and evidence-informed policy to address this growing health threat.

Indonesia to host first dual-species malaria vaccination trial

OUCRU Indonesia is preparing a Phase 2 clinical trial of a malaria vaccination designed to protect against the two most widespread malaria parasites, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. The trial, to be conducted in Keerom, Papua, will be the first to test a dual-species malaria vaccination in humans.

Who held the microphone during the health crisis? A case study from Indonesia

How participatory mapping helped identify trusted voices in health crisis communication during Indonesia’s COVID-19 response? This article highlights the role of public trust, local leadership, and culturally relevant messaging in shaping more inclusive and effective communication strategies for future outbreaks.

Enhancing research through effective science communication and strengthening community bonds

At the Public and Communication Science Technology Conference (PCST) 2025, OUCRU showcased four projects highlighting the value of culturally sensitive public and community engagement in science. Presenters stressed the importance of tailoring communication to local contexts and promoting open science. The conference underscored the need for better recognition of engagement roles within academic research in the Global South.

Using photos to express community perspectives: how photovoice reflects the daily health risk of climate change

Climate change is the greatest health threat facing humanity today. Its impact on livelihoods, equity, healthcare access, and community resilience falls hardest on vulnerable groups—women, children, ethnic minorities, older adults, and those with pre-existing conditions. How can a creative engagement method, photovoice explore the perception and communicate climate and health risks in Indonesia, Vietnam and Nepal?

Using effective media strategies to bridge gaps to hard-to-reach populations: case studies in Vietnam and Indonesia

OUCRU has developed culturally tailored strategies to improve vaccine communication and uptake in diverse communities across Vietnam and Indonesia. From training village health collaborators and co-creating storytelling films in Dak Lak to animated videos for malaria trial recruitment among Indonesian soldiers, these efforts highlight the power of locally relevant, creative engagement. By addressing structural barriers, cultural sensitivities and trust, OUCRU’s initiatives demonstrate how community-informed approaches can enhance public health research and support better health outcomes.

Recap: Southeast Asia Social, Ethical and Engagement Aspects of Pandemic Preparedness Workshop

From 18-19 February 2025, a workshop focusing on the social, ethical, and engagement aspects of pandemic preparedness took place in Da Nang, Vietnam. Thirty-one participants from five Southeast Asian countries attended, representing health research, academia, policy, community engagement, and local community organisations.

Study finds methaemoglobin levels could predict malaria recurrence

A new study has found methaemoglobin levels during treatment for vivax malaria could be used to predict whether a patient would have recurrent malaria.

OUCRU researchers help shape global priorities in AMR research

OUCRU researchers from Indonesia, Nepal, and Vietnam contributed to the newly published WHO research priorities for AMR. These top 40 priorities, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) with global collaborators, aim to guide research into drug-resistant infections over the next five years, with a special focus on challenges faced by low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Indonesia faces gaps in hospital antibiotic programmes amid fight against antimicrobial resistance, study by Universitas Indonesia and OUCRU Indonesia finds

A nationwide study led by Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia (FMUI) and OUCRU Indonesia found that 9 out of 10 hospitals in a sample of 575 across 34 provinces of Indonesia had a formal Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme. But only half of those had reached a development level where they could run a robust, functional stewardship programme.

Wellcome Trust Delegates Visit OUCRU Indonesia

On 14 October 2024, a delegation from Wellcome visited OUCRU Indonesia to deepen their understanding of the unit’s research, learn about its collaborations with various partners, and gain insights into its capacity-building initiatives for local researchers.

Hydroxychloroquine provides moderate COVID-19 prevention, large clinical trial shows

Four years after being derailed by scientific fraud and politicised science in the first year of the pandemic, COPCOV, the world’s largest COVID-19 chemoprevention study, finally published results today that showed that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) does have a moderate benefit in preventing COVID-19.

OUCRU and Universitas Indonesia complete historic malaria vaccine trial

The Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia (FMUI) and OUCRU Indonesia have completed a phase 2 clinical trial for two new malaria vaccines developed by Sanaria Inc. This is the first malaria vaccine trial ever conducted in Indonesia and the first in the Asia-Pacific region in over 30 years.

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