MANADO, April 10, 2026 — The opening of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Poltekkes Kementerian Kesehatan Manado was officially held on Friday (April 10, 2026) at the Nursing Department field. The event marked the beginning of a series of celebrations scheduled to run until April 16, 2026, highlighting the spirit of transformation in health education.
The event began early in the morning with a healthy walk at 05:00 WITA. Hundreds of participants, consisting of the academic community, enthusiastically joined the activity, starting from the front of the Poltekkes Kemenkes Manado Directorate and finishing at the Nursing Department. A strong sense of togetherness and community spirit was evident throughout the activity.
At 08:00 WITA, the official opening ceremony commenced. The event began with a report from the Chairperson of the Committee, Moudy Lombogia, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep, who outlined the objectives and the series of activities planned for the week-long celebration.
“This anniversary celebration serves as an important momentum to strengthen unity while fostering innovation among the academic community. The various competitions organized are expected to develop potential in sports, arts and culture, as well as scientific fields,” Moudy stated in her report.
Carrying the theme “A Quarter Century of Contribution, Advancing Smartly to Realize Health Transformation” with the subtheme “Transforming health education to produce superior and competitive generations who create, innovate, and serve for the advancement of national health,” the event reflects the institution’s commitment to addressing the evolving challenges in the health sector.
Meanwhile, the Acting Director of Poltekkes Kemenkes Manado, Sandra Tombokan, S.SiT., S.Pd., M.Kes, in her remarks while officially opening the event, emphasized the crucial role of health education institutions in producing competent and adaptive human resources.
“The 25th anniversary is not merely a celebration, but a reflection of the institution’s long journey in contributing to national health development. We hope this momentum will further strengthen our commitment to innovation and to producing competitive graduates who can meet societal needs,” Sandra said.
As a symbolic gesture marking the commencement of the celebration, a traditional tetengkoren percussion ceremony was performed, followed by the release of doves, symbolizing hope, freedom, and a renewed spirit for the future.
The 25th Anniversary Celebration will feature a variety of activities and competitions, including sports events, arts and cultural performances, as well as scientific competitions involving the entire academic community. The event also carries the tagline “Smart Campus to Drive Innovation,” reinforcing the institution’s direction toward becoming an innovative and competitive campus.
All members of the Poltekkes Kemenkes Manado academic community were present and actively participated in the opening ceremony. The high level of enthusiasm reflects a collective spirit in celebrating a quarter century of the institution’s journey.
With a strong sense of unity and innovation, the 25th Anniversary Celebration is expected not only to serve as a festive event but also as a strategic momentum to strengthen the role of Poltekkes Kemenkes Manado as a leading health education institution at both national and international levels.