CatSUans get free TB screening, chest x-ray

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CatSUans get free TB screening, chest x-ray

Over 150 employees and students of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) received free tuberculosis (TB) screenings and chest X-rays yesterday, June 25, at the CatSU Main Lobby.

The half-day event was organized by the Department of Health (DOH) in collaboration with HealthHub, the Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis (PhilCAT), the Rural Health Unit of Virac, the Provincial Health Office, Philippine Business for Social Progress, Culion Foundation, and Catanduanes State University Medical and Dental Services.

The mobile X-ray services, part of the Active Case Finding (ACF) for tuberculosis program, aim to raise awareness, provide interventions, and enable early detection of TB and other respiratory diseases.

Medical Officer III Dr. Abegail M. Abundo emphasized the importance of health for productivity at the university.

“We firmly believe that prioritizing our health is paramount to ensuring productivity. Moreover, early detection and preventive measures are instrumental in mitigating the risk of lifestyle diseases,” said Dr. Abundo.