200 TB Rangers students in the seventh batch of the Campus Leaders Internship programme celebrated their graduation by presenting the results of the Internship through proceedings or publication of scientific articles. The proceedings presented are the findings of TB Rangers during the Internship to tackle Tuberculosis (TB) disease in 6 provinces namely North Sumatra, Lampung, West Java, Central Java, East Java, and South Sulawesi.

The presentation of this proceeding is also the result of collaboration between students, supervisors, and mentors from Internship partner institutions. Internship partner institutions involved are Yayasan Mentari Meraki Asa (North Sumatra), Inisiatif Lampung Sehat (Lampung), Yayasan Mentari Sehat Indonesia (Central Java), STPI - Penabulu West Java, Yayasan Bhanu Yasa Sejahtera (East Java), and Yayasan Masyarakat Peduli TB South Sulawesi (YAMALI TB). The Internship Programme is fully supported by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) as a representative and pioneer of the business world to accelerate TB elimination.

Graduation day of TB Rangers Campus Leaders Programme 7 was opened by the Director of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Director of Learning and Student Affairs of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Acting Daily Chairman of Kadin Indonesia, and CEO of Bakrie Center Foundation.

The Acting Chairman of Kadin Indonesia, Yukki Nugrahawan Hanafi, appreciated all parties who had contributed to the success of the seventh Campus Leaders Internship programme. "Kadin Indonesia hopes that we can maintain or even improve the achievements in this programme, so that we can accelerate the elimination of TB in Indonesia before 2030. TB elimination is one of the efforts to realise the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045, which is an advanced, prosperous, inclusive and sustainable Indonesia. One of the important factors to achieve this vision is having healthy and productive human resources. Therefore, Kadin Indonesia invites all elements of society, including the younger generation, to participate in TB elimination efforts" (20/12/2023).

In Campus Leaders Programme 7, the issue of Tuberculosis was the main theme of the internship. The students involved are called TB Rangers. During 1 semester from August to December 2023, the internship partner institutions and TB Rangers contributed 1.4% of the national target with the following details:
1. 655 TB screenings
2. 15,063 people who participated in TB screening
3. 15,624 people received TB education
4. 695 suspects found
5. 588 index cases found through Contact Investigation (CCI) 5.
Contact Investigation (IK)
6. 135 TB patients assisted with treatment
7. 60 capacity building sessions for TB cadres
8. 53 collaborations with public and private health facilities
9. 45 leadership development activities for TB Rangers
10.18 policy briefs were produced related to policies on the allocation of regional funds and village funds for TB control.

This achievement was appreciated by the Director of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Imran Pambudi, as part of community participation for TB eradication in Indonesia.
eradication of TB in Indonesia.

"Indonesia still occupies the second position as the country with the highest TB cases in the world. The estimated number of TB cases is currently around 1,060,000 cases. Support for the process of eliminating TB is also important from the younger generation. You are the agents of change. Let us unite our determination and enthusiasm to realise a Tuberculosis-free Indonesia," he explained during his online speech.

The Campus Leaders Internship Programme is also listed as an equivalent internship to the Ministry of Education and Culture's programme, Kampus Merdeka. According to the Director of Learning and Student Affairs of the Ministry, Sri Suning Kusumawardani, this kind of programme not only hones the hard skills needed in the world of work/industry, but also soft skills that are no less important.

"Based on the World Economic Forum study in 2023, there are several soft skills needed in the industrial world today, including leadership, social influence, and empathy. Through the Campus Leaders Programme internship, I believe that students can improve their leadership, social influence, and empathy skills," he said.

In closing, CEO of Bakrie Centre Foundation, Jimmy Gani said that the TB issue needs to be addressed by various parties. Collaboration and synergy across sectors is essential to accelerate TB eradication.

"Health is one of the pillars in the Sustainable Development Goals. Indonesia is targeted to achieve elimination by 2030. However, with the concept of acceleration and through hexa helix collaboration through the Campus Leaders Programme, BCF and KADIN Indonesia strive for elimination to reach the target, even before 2030," Jimmy explained.

The internship programme to accelerate TB elimination will continue in 2024. For the first semester, which will start in February 2024, 30,000 students have registered. 450 positions are open for students who are interested in becoming TB Rangers. Hopefully, youth involvement in solving social issues such as TB will increase, with support from various parties.

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