Newborn Screening Reference Center

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October

2026

30 YEARS OF NEWBORN SCREENING: FROM 24 HOSPITALS TO A NATIONWIDE PROMISE

by Chelsea Nadine Brazal The National Newborn Screening Convention, held every year in October, convenes participants from ...
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October

2026

International Society for Neonatal Screening Congratulates the Philippine Newborn Screening Program of its 30th Anniversary

The Philippine Newborn Screening Program marks its 30th anniversary with ...
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October

2026

30 Years of Saving Lives: Messages of Support and Commitment

As the Philippine Newborn Screening Program celebrates three decades of ...
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24th Newborn Screening Convention Program Book

Celebrating 30 years of saving lives! Explore the souvenir program of the 24th Newborn Screening Convention 2026, highlighting three decades of milestones, partnerships, and unwavering commitment to early detection, timely intervention, and healthier futures for every Filipino newborn.

Program Book

Newborn Screening Coverage

Newborn Screening is now available in more than 7,000 newborn screening facilities (NSFs) in the country. The samples collected from the health facilities are then sent to their respective Newborn Screening Centers (NSCs). Newborns with confirmed positive screens are referred to the Newborn Screening Continuity Clinics (NBSCC) and satellite clinics. Use our map to locate NSFs, NSCs, NBSCCs, and other institutions in the Newborn Screening network.

Newborn Screening is now available in more then 7,000 health facilities in the country. Find out how toenroll your health facility here.

NBS National Coverage Through the Years

Through the years, the coverage of the Philippine Newborn Screening Program has continually increased, reaching 94.8% of newborns screened in 2018. The national coverage and prevalence of the disorders are monitored and updated yearly.

Newborn Screening Statistics

NBS Resources

Looking for educational resources about Newborn Screening? We regularly add or update newborn screening resources such as fact sheets, guidebooks, manuals, brochures, videos, memorandums, newsletters, and more. Look through our database and use filters to narrow your search results.

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We believe that you bring with you unique skills and talent that can help improve and develop the newborn screening program. We are actively seeking the best talent to join our organization.

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