UPNVJ Public Relations – The Veteran National Development University (UPNVJ) in collaboration with the University of Lampung (Unila) and the Lampung Sehat Initiative (ILS) held training on prevention and initial treatment of wounds and injuries for fishermen in the Red and White Fishermen's Village, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung. The series of activities, which began on Thursday, July 30, 2026, aimed to improve fishermen's knowledge and skills in dealing with the risk of work accidents at sea. A total of 30 active fishermen were the targets of the training and first aid simulation, which was held on Friday, July 31, 2026.

The program entitled “Training on Prevention and Initial Handling of Wounds and Injuries for Fishermen in the Red and White Fishing Village” was implemented by the UPNVJ Community Service Team led by Ns. Lina Berliana Togatorop, M.Kep. as the team leader.

The team consists of Ms. Susiana Jansen, M.Kep., Sp.Kep.An.; Andy Sirada, SST, M.Fis.; Nanang Nasrulloh, STP, M.Si.; Dr. Lusyta Puri A., M.Kes.; and Mona Oktarina, Ftr., M.Biomed. They bring expertise from the fields of nursing, physiotherapy, health, and applied sciences to address the occupational safety needs of coastal communities.

The series of programs began with a meeting between the UPNVJ Community Service Team and the Head of the Unila Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM), Dr. Maulana Mukhlis, S.Sos., MIP. The meeting was the first step in strengthening collaboration between institutions in implementing the tridharma of higher education which provides direct benefits to the community.

During the meeting, Maulana outlined the progress of research and community service activities at Unila. He also discussed Unila's development as the location of the National Cassava Center, which was inaugurated by the Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas.

LPPM Unila welcomes the initiative initiated by UPNVJ and hopes the collaboration can continue through ongoing community service programs. Cross-university collaboration is considered crucial for expanding the reach and benefits of research and academic expertise, particularly for communities facing occupational health and safety risks.

In addition to collaborating with Unila, UPNVJ also involved ILS, a local non-governmental organization with experience in health care in Lampung. The involvement of local partners helped the team understand field conditions, the characteristics of fishermen's work, and first aid needs relevant to activities at sea.

Under the guidance of ILS facilitators, the fishermen were provided with Occupational Safety and Health (K3) materials and technical skills for emergency situations. The training covered bleeding management, first aid for fractures, wound management, and first aid procedures for accidents at sea.

Training is delivered not only through presentations but also through simulations so participants can practice proper first aid steps. This approach is necessary because fishermen often work far from health facilities and face limited access to medical personnel when accidents occur.

The ability to provide first aid is expected to reduce the severity of injuries before victims receive further medical treatment. This knowledge can also help fishermen develop a safer work culture, recognize potential hazards, and prepare first aid supplies before going out to sea.

The collaboration between UPNVJ, Unila, and ILS demonstrates university support for the development of the Red and White Fishermen's Village as a national strategic program. Strengthening fishermen's capacity in occupational health and safety is expected to go hand in hand with increasing productivity and the well-being of coastal communities.

This program also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3 on healthy and prosperous lives and Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth. For UPNVJ, this activity emphasizes that community service does not stop at imparting knowledge, but must also result in practical skills, sustainable partnerships, and a tangible impact on community safety.