FK Garden, FK UIN Online News – The presence of animals in the garden of the Faculty of Medicine (FK), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, has become part of daily campus life. To ensure the health and well-being of animals cared for within the campus environment, FK UIN Jakarta organized an animal health examination and vaccination program in collaboration with the Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) of the South Tangerang Animal Health Center (Puskeswan). The activity took place on Friday (October 30, 2026).

The vaccination program was attended by representatives from the South Tangerang Animal Health Center, including veterinarian Firna Kristin Natalia Kolompo, Rizal Saputra, Titin Nurhayati, and Ahmad Saipul Milah.

The activity included rabies vaccinations and vitamin administration for cats and rabbits. Veterinarian Firna Kristin Natalia Kolompo explained that the program was part of the Animal Health Center's visit to FK UIN Jakarta. During the visit, health examinations were conducted on 12 cats and three rabbits.

"Of the 12 cats here, only six were eligible to receive rabies vaccinations at this time. The other six could not be vaccinated because some were experiencing illnesses such as flu and fungal infections," she explained.

She further stated that the examinations aimed to identify animals that met the health requirements for rabies vaccination. Meanwhile, animals that were not eligible for vaccination received vitamin supplements and medical treatment to support their recovery.

"In addition to administering rabies vaccines, we also provided vitamin injections to all the cats here. Those that were sick also received medical treatment. As for the rabbits, we conducted physical examinations, and their overall physical condition was good and healthy," she explained.

Furthermore, she emphasized that animals must meet specific health requirements before receiving rabies vaccinations.

"Animals must be free from illnesses such as flu, fungal infections, digestive disorders, or respiratory problems. Cats must also be at least four months old to receive the rabies vaccine. In addition, they should have a healthy appetite, adequate water intake, and no developmental problems," she added.

In total, 15 animals at FK UIN Jakarta underwent health examinations during the program. Of the 12 cats examined, six received rabies vaccinations, while the remaining six received vitamin injections without vaccination. Additionally, three rabbits received vitamin supplements following their health examinations.(MA/NIS)