SDG 3 aspires to ensure health and well-being for all, including a bold commitment to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases by 2030. It also aims to achieve universal health coverage, and provide access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines for all. Supporting research and development for vaccines is an essential part of this process as well as expanding access to affordable medicines. (Source: undp.org)
The Provincial Government of Tarlac, in partnership with Tarlac Agricultural University, launch Vaccination Drive. This vaccination program is for all the students and staff (18 yrs old and above) of TAU and all residents of Tarlac.
The Medical and Dental Services Monitoring of Blood Pressures of Staff During Pandemic
Amid global health crisis due to the pandemic COVID-19, the TAU Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD) intensified its programs to foster welfare and development of the students.
Online Counseling thru FB Messenger
March 31, 2020
On March 31, 2020, the Guidance and Counseling Officealso began to extend their support and services to the students and other people from the communityvia Messenger.
https://www.facebook.com/TAUOSSD/photos/a.1118523955014671/1312986715568393/
Conducted a Webinar titled “Fostering Mental Health Wellness in the Midst of COVID-19 Crisis”
In preparation for the potential impact of pandemic on students' mental health, the OSSD hosted a webinar on April 6, 2020, about fostering mental health wellness facilitated by Dr. Benny S. Soliman, the Director of OSSD and the video reached 10,545 audience
OSSD_Initiatives to Cope with COVID-19.docx
HIV in the Philippines
Aside from the current CoVid19 pandemic, our country has long been intensifying its fight against an old yet deleterious enemy; the HIV/AIDS Epidemic. The infographics shared by the Department of Health to raise awareness campaign among the general population as all age group is affected. As of April 2020, among the Mode of Transmissions (MOD), 53% or 41, 082 accounts for sex between both male, 27% or 21, 414 are caused by sex with both males and females, 16% or 12,149 are from unprotected intercourse between an infected male or an infected female, while 3% or 2,333 accounts in the use of needles by drug users, also 1% or 208 occurs during pregnancy/delivery from mother to child. Another 1% or 696 is associated with the use of blood products, needle prick injury, and some are from unknown cause.
TAU Supports Mental Health Awareness Month
Gift giving can be a joyous and fulfilling activity. Whether the employees are working at home or working at office, health and wellness are priority one especially during the pandemic. These wellness gift giving idea for employees are proposed to show to our colleagues that we care for their health.
So, we are encouraging our colleagues to show our commitment to self-care and wellness. It can also be a helpful way of coping with the stress that we are experiencing nowadays.
Please don’t forget to attached a personalized message to your wellness gifts. You may also post this to your social media accounts to show appreciation and use the hashtags: #TAUsupportsWorldsMentalHealthMonth #inTAUmentalhealthmatters.