The LPU Cavite College of Nursing was honored with a plaque of appreciation by the Center for Health and Development – CALABARZON, in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Health Officer – Cavite. The award, presented on August 20, 2024, at the Bayleaf Hotel, recognized the college’s outstanding contribution to the Bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine Catch-Up and Supplemental Immunization Activity 2024.
Dr. Maria Cecilia Quibel, Dean of the College of Nursing, accepted the award on behalf of the university. This recognition underscores the college’s vital role in advancing public health in the region, directly contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being. By participating in this immunization campaign, LPU Cavite is helping to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages, a key objective of SDG 3.
LPU Cavite’s involvement in the polio vaccine initiative reflects its commitment to community service and its ongoing efforts to make a positive impact on the local population’s health. This accolade reinforces the university’s dedication to the SDGs, particularly in promoting health, well-being, and sustainable development through education and social responsibility.