29/11/2025
PSU-LC Joins Provincial Malaria Consultative Meeting
In response to the invitation from the Provincial Health Office of Pangasinan, Pangasinan State University Lingayen Campus actively participated in the Malaria Consultative Meeting with Stakeholders held on November 28, 2025, at the Palaris Conference Room, Capitol Compound, Lingayen, Pangasinan.
Representing PSU-LC was Ms. Paz Cheri V. Soriano, Coordinator of Medical and Dental Services, who joined fellow stakeholders from local government units, the academe, tourism, and employment sectors.
The meeting, spearheaded by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Maria Ana Villar Espino, MD, MPH, aimed to strengthen intersectoral collaboration in sustaining a malaria-free province.
Key discussions included program updates, identification of challenges, and strategic planning to enhance the Malaria Control & Elimination Program. The consultative gathering reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pangasinan’s institutions to public health advancement and disease prevention.
PSU’s presence underscored its enduring support for community health initiatives and its role as a proactive partner in regional development.