PhD students use H4C's platform to improve healthcare in Indonesia
PhD students from Coventry University, in partnership with Hope 4 The Community CIC (H4C), are taking on the challenge of making healthcare more accessible in Indonesia through innovative digital solutions. Their work focuses on creating programmes that address health issues like breast cancer and schizophrenia, with the aim of reaching people who need it most.
Three students—Luh Haryanthi, Sri Sari Padma, and Ainul Mardiah—are developing these programmes using H4C’s innovative white-label digital platform. While their work is centred on Indonesia, the impact of these programmes could be felt far and wide.
For instance, Luh’s iQalb programme helps women with breast cancer by weaving spiritual activities into their treatment plans, making their journey a little easier. Sri’s HOPE4Schizophrenia programme is designed to support those recovering from schizophrenia, giving them tools to manage their symptoms and regain control of their lives. Ainul’s Shifa programme offers spiritual support to young cancer patients, helping them cope with the emotional and psychological challenges they face.
These programmes have already started to make a real difference in the lives of those they serve. The students’ dedication to improving healthcare has not gone unnoticed, and there are plans to continue refining and expanding these initiatives across Indonesia.
“The positive feedback showcases our candidates’ strong academic rigor in developing innovative digital interventions for breast cancer and schizophrenia. I look forward to future collaborations as they broaden these programmes to benefit more people in Indonesia.”
“Collaborating with the three talented PhD candidates has allowed us to deliver impactful digital health solutions in developing countries. Their work, backed by our training and resources, goes beyond academia, creating real positive change for people in Indonesia and exemplifies how combining research and technology can drive societal impact.”
H4C has already supported 13 PhD students on various projects, from digital health interventions for kidney transplants and endometriosis to tackling other pressing health concerns in the UK and around the world.
If you are interested in collaborating with us on a PhD project or have a proposal for a digital health initiative, please contact us at gabriela@h4c.org.uk.
Read the full press release from Coventry University here.