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Since the WHO Disease Outbreak News on Acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology on April 2022, there have been reported cases of acute hepatitis infection of unknown origin among children in countries in Europe, North America and Asia, including Indonesia. Indonesia reported that it had identified 18 suspected cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin, sixteen of which were children. There have been continuing further reports of cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin among young children. It is not yet clear if there has been an increase in hepatitis cases, or an increase in awareness of hepatitis cases that occur at the expected rate but go undetected. Due to continuities of research and further studies , let’s we hear the recent disease  on this podcast!

Husband Stitch may have been more common when episiotomies were routine during vaginal birth. Episiotomy is a surgical cut made in the perineum in the area between the vagina and the anus, usually to widen the vagina hasten birth. During childbirth, it is uncommon for women to undergo tearing or episiotomies to aid in removal of the infant. But as a result, a disturbing amount of women have found themselves an unintentional recipients of the “Husband Stitch,” an extra stitch added during post-birth repair that is added solely to please the husband. Husband stitch is not an official medical procedure.  Therefore, this practice is strictly prohibited in the medical world. Until now, there are no studies or medical documents that verify how often husband stitch are performed and how many women receive such illegal act. Most of the information about this practice was also obtained from the victim's confession.

The social and economic upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic has been particularly hard on persons affected by leprosy and their families, many of whom were in a vulnerable position to begin with. Pandemic  have made it harder for them to access treatment and care, deprived them of income-generating opportunities, and exacerbated the deprivations their marginalized communities already faced.This discrimination has existed throughout the world from Old Testament times up until the present day, regardless of race or country. For many persons affected by leprosy, the discrimination doesn’t end once they are cured.It is also important that they are active on social media and speak out against discrimination.Let us use our reason to confront the stigma that persons affected by leprosy face, cure society of the disease of discrimination and stop repeating the mistakes of the past. People who experience leprosy face mental wellbeing challenges and diginified life free due to stigma, discrimination, and isolation. World Leprosy Day takes place on the last Sunday of January each year. Let’s hear an insightful stories behind leprosy!

Indonesia, is an archipelago that lies across the equator and spans a distance equivalent to one-eight of earth’s circumference, consisting of seventeen thousand islands and a mountainous topography on its land. Indonesia has one of the world’s most challenging territories for any government to manage. As a consequences, achieving equal infrastructure, energy, medical facilities, and education across the nation are indeed a very difficult task. When a researcher discovered a vaccine that can strengthen immunity system, Tunas Bakti Nusantara Foundation, with the mission “Sehat Nusantara”, took a chance to volunteer and vaccinate people in a border region. Take a look on this episode, to hear this insightful stories!

During this pandemic, most of us do our works online, whereas this condition makes people spend more time in front of their gadgets like computer, laptop, or mobile phone. Meanwhile, staring at the screen for too long causes the eyes to get tired, dry, and even cause eye abnormalities like computer visual syndrome. But don't worry, there are many tips from dr. Fadhilah Putri Wulandari, that will help you mantain your eye health during this pandemic. So, without further ado, let's find out the answer in this podcast!

This special-edition episode is a collaboration of AMSA-Unhas and Harapan Anak Mandiri Foundation. In this episode, Clara and dr. Rinvil Renaldi M.Kes, Sp.KJ(K) aims to raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Indonesia. Autism is not a joke. Tune in to find out why we should embrace and build hope in Autism!

In this episode, Clara invites Nur Efendi Darming, S.H. to join the podcast and have a casual talk about Kak Efendi's journey on achieving the MAWAPRES title. Not only inspiring, this episode includes the secret behind acquiring the title, about how to successfully turn ambitions to reality!

The 12th episode of AMSA-Unhas Podcast is here! You can directly listen it through Spotify (AMSA-Unhas) In this episode, Clara discuss about COVID-19 in a different perspective, from a neurological one! dr. Raissa Alfaathir Heri, a neurology resident, also an activist and motivator will open your perspective about the disease, not merely just a respiratory disease, but also the brain! Enjoy the podcast!

In this episode, Clara and Manda discuss about COVID-19 vaccination that we will face in the near 2021, to know what to anticipate and how to respond with dr. Firdaus Kasim, M.Sc, head of research and innovation of RS. Unhas. Grab some snacks, relax, and don’t forget to enjoy the podcast!

In this 10th podcast, Da’wa, a member of AMSA-Unhas and host of this podcast interviewed an outstanding medical student, Ahmad Taufik Fadillah Z, as they talked about medical school: what it's really like? how to get in? how to survive? and how to be great at self management as a pre-medical student?

Currently, times are strange. Going from a busy days with hardly no time to chill, but now you’re constantly at home, only looking at social media.  As quarantine has become a necessary part of daily routines due to the spread of COVID-19, many people are looking for ways to pass the time while social distancing. So here it is, AMSA-Unhas is helping you to find ways through this podcast.  In this ninth podcast, Da’wa, a member of AMSA-Unhas and host of this podcast interviewed a fresh graduated yet smart doctor, dr. Giordano Bandi Lolok, as they talked about life, mindset and productivity during quarantine.

Sitti Hikmawaty, the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) commissioner for health, narcotics and addictive substances, made the claim during an interview with local news site that women could get pregnant from swimming in the same pool as men with "an especially strong type of male sperm".  Is it true? AMSA-Unhas invited an andrologist to answer all our confusion! In this eight podcast, Da’wa and Sasa, members of AMSA-Unhas and host of this podcast interviewed dr. Rahmawati Thamrin, Sp.And as they talked about sperm and this viral saying.