NBS News
07
November
2024
Voices of Strength: Mothers Championing Newborn Screening
A genetic disorder was detected in their children through newborn ...
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07
November
2024
National Newborn Screening Convention: Strengthening Resources and Outcomes for the Next Generation
By VINA G. MENDOZA “We are here today ...
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Hematologists Reaffirm Commitment to the Newborn Screening Program
It has been 10 years since the start of universal screening for hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias in the Philippines. Since then, hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias collectively have become the third most common disorders out of the over 29 disorders in the Expanded Newborn Screening (ENBS) panel. Patients with these disorders require long-term care and management. Recognizing this, and with patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care, a gathering of clinicians involved in their care becomes even more vital.
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.
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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