𝐉𝐇𝐂𝐒𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬-𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐚

The Health Service Unit of J.H. Cerilles State College (Pagadian Extension Campus), under the leadership of Clinic In-Charge Niko Marie T. Casiñas, RN, conducted a Measles Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR SIA) from February 10 to February 11, 2026, in response to a call for assistance from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Demonstrating its strong commitment to public health and community service, JHCSC answered the call with the support of Pagadian Campus Director, Dr. Patricia D. Bahian. The volunteering initiative was held in Barangay Tiguma, Zamboanga del Sur, to strengthen the government’s immunization campaign and ensure broader protection against measles and rubella, particularly among vulnerable community members.

The team coordinated with local officials and health workers in Barangay Tiguma to facilitate the smooth implementation of the immunization drive. Proper documentation was also undertaken for official records, reports, and information dissemination, highlighting the collaborative efforts and active community participation throughout the campaign.

The Health Service Unit was likewise accompanied by third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students who actively assisted during the activity. Their involvement provided valuable hands-on experience in community health nursing, enabling them to apply their academic knowledge in a real public health setting. Through teamwork and shared dedication, the MR SIA volunteering activity reflected JHCSC’s continued commitment to responsive service and meaningful community engagement.