The UM College of Nursing Student Government

In the first-ever campaign of its kind, the "Mga Bantay ng Barangay": Anti Rabies Campaign Project of the College Student Government of the UM College of Nursing has been conducted last October 11, 2009. The project was launched through radio public service announcements featuring actual panel discussions on the nature, epidemiology, effects, control, prevention and action plans towards rabies-free community. The 3 hours radio campaign at Bombo Radio Philippines in Davao City was hosted and anchored by Bombo Rose Ramos; and were participated by the BSN IV Student Nurses namely: Junnel Baloca, Lovely Perez and Angel Surigao.

The campaign comes in support to the World Rabies Day celebration on September 28, 2009 and has been reenergized by various government and private institutes around the world including Philippine's Department of Health. World Health Organization (2009) documented at least 55,000 humans die from rabies each year around the world and mostly from exposure to dogs; and until recently, it continuously threaten communities, particularly children. Rabies is caused by a virus which is a microorganism smaller than bacteria. A virus cannot grow unless it is inside a living cell. The rabies virus can get into your body and attack your central nervous system and can result to serious organ damage and if left untreated, can result in death.

The CSG thru the BSN IV ensured a wide-range public education on how rabies virus can be transmitted; the expected signs and symptoms of rabies among victims; as well as the appropriate medical management..

Finally, "Mga Bantay ng Barangay": Anti Rabies Campaign Project is extended until October 28, 2009. Other activities which are still conducted by BSN 1, 2, 3 & 4 Students include: Print Ad Campaigns, Teaching Aid distribution to public and private schools, health teachings with pet owners & barangay health workers and the highlight is the Anti-rabies Dog Vaccination on October 28, 2009.

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