The Community Health and Development Program (CHDP) is mandated by the University to enter into partnerships with Philippine municipalities to set up and maintain community-based health programs (CBHPs) that will benefit both parties. It provides the site for UP faculty, staff, and students’ curricular (academic) immersion and service activities.

PROGRAMS / SERVICES

• Assists communities in attaining enhanced capacities in their own health care and development through the Primary Health Care approach

• Provides learning opportunities through the faculty and students of UP in the principles and practice of community health and development, which they can use in their extension and volunteer work.