Within the framework of the Health Promoting University Project, an important
coordination meeting between the Ministry of Health (MINSA) and UMECIT Chitré Headquarters, with
The objective is to align the training activities that will take place during the year
2026.
This project, led by Dr. Hilario Correa of MINSA in conjunction with UMECIT, has
with the purpose of reducing risk factors and promoting healthy lifestyles within the
university community. Through this strategic alliance, UMECIT acts as an arm
implementer of the MINSA's health promotion policies, integrating actions
preventive measures both in the academic curriculum and in outreach activities
university student.
The collaboration, which has its origins in the year 2025, has enabled the implementation
of programs aimed at coordinating, promoting and disseminating specific health content
aimed at students and administrative and teaching staff, with the aim of transforming the
educational environment in a space that promotes holistic well-being.
As part of this joint planning, the following schedule will be developed
during the year 2026:
● April 11, 2026: Healthy Lifestyle Workshop (hybrid format).
● August 26, 2026: Healthy Lifestyle Seminar (face-to-face format).
● December 2, 2026: Health Fair, Healthy Lifestyles and HIV Clinic.

UMECIT thus reaffirms its commitment to health promotion, prevention and
formation of a conscious, active and responsible university community with its
welfare.