PT Medela Potentia Tbk Strengthens Industry–Academia Collaboration Through Argon Award at Unsoed

PT Medela Potentia Tbk continues to expand its collaboration with pharmacy education institutions across Indonesia as part of its commitment to supporting the development of future healthcare professionals.

This commitment was demonstrated through the presentation of the Argon Award to one of the outstanding graduates of the Pharmacist Professional Education Program at Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed) during the 17th Pharmacist Inauguration and Oath-Taking Ceremony held in Purwokerto on June 4, 2026.

The inaugural presentation of the Argon Award at Unsoed marks the beginning of a stronger partnership between academia and the healthcare industry in fostering competent, ethical, and future-ready pharmacists who are prepared to contribute to the advancement of healthcare services in Indonesia.

A total of 55 graduates from the 17th cohort were officially inaugurated and took their professional oath as pharmacists. On this occasion, the Argon Award was presented to apt. Betha Virginia Diaz Putri, S.Farm., who became the first recipient from the Pharmacist Professional Education Program at Jenderal Soedirman University. The recipient was selected based on a comprehensive assessment conducted by the Human Resources team of PT Medela Potentia Tbk.

Representing PT Medela Potentia Tbk, Mr. I Wayan Sunadika stated that the award forms part of the Company's ongoing efforts to support the development of pharmaceutical talent who will play a vital role in addressing the evolving needs of Indonesia’s healthcare sector.

“This year marks a special milestone for us, as the Argon Award is being presented for the first time to a graduate of the Pharmacist Professional Education Program at Jenderal Soedirman University. We hope this initiative will serve as a strong foundation for strengthening the relationship between academia and the healthcare industry, while encouraging the emergence of pharmacy professionals who are ready to make meaningful contributions to society,” he said.

He further emphasized that Jenderal Soedirman University is one of the Company's strategic partners in preparing highly qualified pharmaceutical professionals who can adapt to the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

“We would like to congratulate apt. Betha Virginia Diaz Putri, S.Farm., as the first Argon Award recipient from Jenderal Soedirman University. We hope this recognition will inspire her to continuously develop her competencies, uphold the highest standards of professionalism, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare services in Indonesia,” he added.

As a healthcare company, PT Medela Potentia Tbk and its subsidiaries remain committed to expanding collaboration with educational institutions through competency development programs, academic engagements, and various initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of pharmacy graduates across Indonesia.

Through sustained collaboration between academia and industry, the Company seeks to help prepare a new generation of healthcare professionals who not only excel academically but also possess a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare sector’s needs and the challenges it will face in the future.

The inauguration and oath-taking ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Ir. Noor Farid, M.Si., Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of Jenderal Soedirman University; Gidion, S.Si., M.Sc., Head of the Banyumas Center for Food and Drug Control (BBPOM); Prof. Dr. sc. hum. Budi Aji, S.KM., M.Sc., Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Jenderal Soedirman University; Mr. Nurhadi Kurniawan, S.T., M.Si., Head of the Health Resources Division; apt. Maria Widyastuti, S.Farm., Treasurer of the Banyumas Branch of the Indonesian Pharmacists Association (IAI); and Mr. I Wayan Sunadika, Branch Head of PT Anugrah Argon Medica Purwokerto.