NERS NEWS — Azzahra Indana Fahma, a fourth-semester student of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, successfully became a finalist in the East Java Health Ambassador 2026 competition. The competition, which aims to develop young generations who are concerned about health issues, was conducted through several selection stages, starting from registration opened from December 4, 2025, to January 3, 2026. After passing the document screening and semi-final stages, the top participants advanced to the grand final held on February 1, 2026.
In the journey toward the final stage, participants were required to prepare themselves optimally in various aspects. Azzahra revealed that one of the biggest challenges was balancing preparation for public speaking, catwalk performance, and maintaining proper attitude and behavior in daily life to reflect the character of a health ambassador. In addition, participants also had to prepare themselves for the talent test as part of the competition’s assessment process.
The evaluation in the East Java Health Ambassador 2026 competition was conducted comprehensively based on the accumulation of scores obtained by participants throughout the quarantine period until the grand final. Through this competition, Azzahra not only developed her communication and leadership skills but also demonstrated her commitment to educating the public about the importance of health. This achievement also reflects the contribution of students from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
Writer: Anggun Nabila
