On August 27, 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), in collaboration with Songkhla Hospital, organized an HPV vaccination service for 100 students at the Co-Working Space, 1st Floor, Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology Building, RUTS Songkhla.
The initiative aimed to prevent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a major cause of cervical cancer, while promoting students’ sexual and reproductive health and overall well-being. Recognizing the importance of preventive healthcare, RUTS sought to strengthen students’ protection against HPV-related diseases and support a healthy learning environment that contributes to their academic success and quality of life.
Throughout the activity, medical professionals from Songkhla Hospital provided health consultations, explained the benefits of HPV vaccination, and closely monitored students’ safety following vaccination. This initiative highlights RUTS’s continued commitment to improving students’ access to preventive healthcare services, raising awareness of reproductive health, and supporting Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being, particularly in promoting sexual and reproductive healthcare services for students.
RUTS Collaborates with Songkhla City Municipality to Promote Cervical Cancer Screening Through HPV DNA Self-Sampling for University Staff
On February 10, 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), in collaboration with the Public Health Division of Songkhla City Municipality, organized a cervical cancer screening initiative for university staff using the HPV DNA Self-Sampling method.
As part of the initiative, self-sampling test kits were distributed to staff members, accompanied by professional guidance on proper sample collection procedures and understanding test results. Healthcare professionals provided essential information to ensure that participants could confidently and correctly perform the self-sampling process.
The initiative aimed to promote early detection of HPV infection, reduce anxiety and discomfort associated with conventional cervical cancer screening, and improve accessibility to preventive healthcare services. By offering a convenient and less invasive screening option, RUTS encouraged greater participation in cervical cancer prevention and awareness.
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