MSU-GenSan President Receives Flu Vaccination, Urges University Community to Prioritize Health This Flu Season
On January 14, 2025, Mindanao State University – General Santos City President received his annual flu vaccination administered by Dr. Usmaima Usman-Naga, the university’s Medical Services Director. This symbolic yet practical gesture underscores the administration’s strong commitment to promoting health and wellness among the entire university community. The vaccination was carried out at the University Health Services Office, with Medical Services staff on hand to demonstrate the university’s capacity and readiness to deliver accessible health interventions. The President expressed deep gratitude to Dr. Usman-Naga and her team for their tireless dedication to student and employee well-being, noting that the flu vaccine is an essential preventive measure, especially as the flu season intensifies. In his message, the President strongly encouraged all students, faculty, staff, and university partners to get vaccinated against influenza. “I encourage everyone to get their flu shots,” he said. “Doing so not only protects your personal health but also demonstrates care for the well-being of others. In our close-knit academic community, these small acts of responsibility can make a significant difference.” The university’s Medical Services Office has consistently promoted flu vaccination as part of its broader public health strategy. Influenza remains a common yet potentially serious illness that can disrupt learning and work, especially in densely populated academic settings. Vaccination reduces the risk of illness, lessens severity if infection occurs, and helps prevent outbreaks that can strain health services. University officials highlighted that making vaccination accessible on campus aligns with MSU-GenSan’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. It also reflects the university’s mission to foster a safe, healthy, and supportive environment conducive to academic excellence and community development. As flu season peaks, the Medical Services Office will continue offering vaccinations and health education activities to increase awareness about flu prevention and overall wellness. The university administration urges everyone to participate actively, protect themselves and others, and help keep the campus a safe place for learning and growth.
MSU-General Santos Finalizes College of Medicine Enrollment Plans and Receives CHED Compliance Certificate for Engineering Programs
Mindanao State University – General Santos City continues to advance its commitment to accessible and high-quality education as Chancellor Shidik Zed T. Abantas attended a key planning meeting on January 14, 2025. The meeting focused on strategizing and finalizing preparations for enrollment in the university’s College of Medicine for the upcoming 2025–2026 academic year. With the goal of ensuring a smooth and well-organized enrollment process, the session underscored MSU-Gensan’s mission to expand access to medical education and train future healthcare professionals who will serve communities across Mindanao and beyond. Chancellor Abantas shared that the meeting was made even more special by the presence of Dr. Rody P. Garcia, the newly installed Regional Director of the Commission on Higher Education Region XII (CHEDROXII). During the meeting, Dr. Garcia officially presented Mindanao State University with the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) for its engineering programs—a significant recognition that affirms the university’s dedication to upholding CHED’s quality standards and continuously improving academic offerings. Chancellor Abantas expressed his gratitude for CHEDROXII’s support and for the university’s faculty and administrators who worked diligently to meet the requirements for COPC. He also emphasized the university’s commitment to providing world-class education in both health sciences and engineering, highlighting MSU-Gensan’s role as a leading institution for professional training and academic excellence in the region. This milestone event reflects MSU-General Santos’ vision of empowering students through quality, compliant, and accessible education and its steadfast dedication to serving the evolving needs of society
