USJ-R SSC Commission on Public Health

01/12/2025

"𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙧𝙪𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙄𝘿𝙎 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚."

This World AIDS Day, we’re reminded that HIV is still here, but so are the tools to prevent it, treat it, and fight the stigma around it. The AIDS response must keep going, even in the middle of crises, disruptions, and changing times.

HIV is preventable. HIV is treatable. No one should be left behind because of stigma, fear, or lack of access.

✅ Get tested
✅ Know your status
✅ Support people living with HIV

Let’s stand with communities, protect rights, and push for stronger, more inclusive health systems. 🫂

24/11/2025

💊 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week reminds us that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a growing global crisis, with over a million deaths annually worldwide and one in six bacterial infections now resistant to antibiotics. In the Philippines alone, AMR was linked to about 15,700 deaths attributable to resistant infections and over 56,000 associated deaths between 2019 and 2021.

This is not just a hospital concern; it’s a community problem.

Awareness empowers us all, individuals and governments to act responsibly. We safeguard the life-saving medicines that are rapidly losing their power, protecting health today and securing our future.

Source: World Health Organization

19/11/2025

🎐 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐖𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰

According to the World Health Organization, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major global killer. Responsible for 3.5 million deaths in 2021 making it the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, with nearly 90% of these deaths occurring in low and middle income countries.

Knowing is a step towards a bigger change for society to be in better care, and we must not be discouraged as we look out for ourselves. For each breath is a reminder, that it is what shapes the life we live tomorrow. 🩵

Source: World Health Organization

18/11/2025

🎗️ 𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲

In observance of 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, we dedicated October to amplifying voices of children battling cancer through our booth and donation drive. Childhood cancer remains one of the leading causes of disease-related deaths among children—yet many warriors continue their fight in silence.

Last November 13, we turned over all collected donations to Cancer Warriors Foundation Inc.–Cebu a step toward easing the journey of young warriors and their families.

Let us continue raising awareness, extending compassion, and standing in solidarity with every child facing cancer. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚.

14/11/2025

🚨 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

According to the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas, 1 in 9 adults worldwide has diabetes, and over 40% are unaware that they have the condition. In the Philippines, with a total adult population of 71,751,100, diabetes affects approximately 7.5% of adults, amounting to around 4,726,300 cases as of 2024.

⚠️ Diabetes can silently affect millions before symptoms appear. Awareness is the first step to prevention. Knowing your body and taking control can keep diabetes from taking over your life.

12/11/2025

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴.

In 2024, pneumonia remains a serious health concern in the Philippines, accounting for 6.5% of all deaths and ranking as the fourth leading cause of mortality. Globally, severe pneumonia in ICU patients carries a mortality rate of 23%. Children under five are especially vulnerable, with pneumonia being a leading cause of death, followed closely by children aged 5–14.

While these numbers remind us of the risks, they also highlight the importance of care and prevention. By protecting our lungs, staying aware of the signs, and seeking help early, we can safeguard ourselves and our loved ones, giving the gift of easier breaths, stronger days, and a life lived fully. 💙🍃

07/11/2025

| A Josenian Donation Drive Initiative for Typhoon Tino Victims

In light of the recent devastation caused by Typhoon Tino in Cebu, the Committee on Social Responsibility, in collaboration with the USJ-R SSC, launches DUYOG SUGBO— a donation drive initiative that aims to extend immediate relief and compassion to our fellow m Josenians and Cebuanos affected by the calamity.

Rooted in our Josenian values of community, compassion, and service, this initiative embodies the true spirit of solidarity and bayaniha, reminding us that no one stands alone in times of need.

📍Drop off location for In-Kind Donation is located at the USJ-R Main Campus Back Gate. Operations will start tomorrow, November 8, from 8 AM to 5 PM.

📍For Monetary Donations, you may scan the QR Codes provided below.

Together, let us be a beacon of hope. 💛💚

03/11/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘄'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹! 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱. 💡

Stay informed, follow PAGASA and NDRRMC to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

⚠️ 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦
📞 National: 911

🚨 Cebu City Command Center (C3):
📞 166 / (032) 262 1424 / 0932 537 7770

🚨 ERUF (Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation):
📞 (032) 233 9300

🚨 CCDRMO (Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office):
📞 0917 839 9896

🚨 BFP (Bureau of Fire Protection):
📞 Cebu City: 160 / (032) 256 0541–43
📞 Talisay: (032) 272 8277
📞 Mandaue: (032) 344 4747 / 344 3364
📞 Lapu-Lapu: (032) 340 0252

24/10/2025

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙗𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚. 🎀

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 remains one of the most serious and widespread health challenges, causing an estimated 670,000 deaths globally in 2022. It was also the most common cancer in women in 157 out of 185 countries that year. Behind these numbers are people whose courage continues to inspire and remind us of the importance of care and awareness.

This month, let us stand with every fighter, survivor, and supporter. May it encourage us to look after our own health and the well-being of those we love through knowledge, awareness, and regular check-ups. 🩷

𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭.

06/10/2025

| Moving For You: The Josenian Readiness and Recovery Survey

KUMUSTA KA, JOSENIAN? 💚

In the aftermath of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake, the USJ-R Supreme Student Council, through the Committee on Student Affairs (COSA) and the Office of the President, launches “Moving For You: The Josenian Readiness and Recovery Survey.”

As we prepare for the return of face-to-face classes, we want to know how every Josenian is doing — in readiness, recovery, and well-being. This survey is more than a form; it is a bridge that allows us to see beyond numbers and needs of our fellow students.

Your voice matters — let’s rebuild, recover, and move BEYOND, together.

📩 Kindly answer the Google Form using your USJ-R account through the link below:
🔗 https://forms.gle/gnd4muXDx72eWceR7

| Moving For You: The Josenian Readiness and Recovery Survey

KUMUSTA KA, JOSENIAN? 💚

In the aftermath of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake, the USJ-R Supreme Student Council, through the Committee on Student Affairs (COSA) and the Office of the President, launches “Moving For You: The Josenian Readiness and Recovery Survey.”

As we prepare for the return of face-to-face classes, we want to know how every Josenian is doing — in readiness, recovery, and well-being. This survey is more than a form; it is a bridge that allows us to see beyond numbers and needs of our fellow students.

Your voice matters — let’s rebuild, recover, and move BEYOND, together.

📩 Kindly answer the Google Form using your USJ-R account through the link below:
🔗 https://forms.gle/gnd4muXDx72eWceR7

04/10/2025

📢 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 📢

As part of our relief initiative, we are pleased to share that the total donations collected, amounting to ₱𝟭𝟬,𝟱𝟯𝟰.𝟬𝟬, have been used to purchase essential goods. These have now been packed and are ready for distribution.

The goods will be officially turned over to affected families in Northern Cebu tomorrow (𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱). We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and contributed to this cause. 💙

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚. 🙏