The Newborn Screening Center-Central Luzon (NSC-CL) successfully held its e-NBS Quiz on October 2, 2024. Now on its third year, this online quiz has been part of NSC-CL’s annual celebration of the NBS week to reinforce its ongoing efforts to promote awareness and understanding of newborn screening both among health care providers and the broader e-community.
A series of questions about expanded newborn screening was posted on the official Facebook page of NSC-CL every hour from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hundreds of participants engaged in the quiz and tested their knowledge on expanded newborn screening processes, the significance of early detection of metabolic disorders, and the impact of timely intervention on infant health outcomes. The top 15 with the highest scores were awarded as winners and received P500 in Gcash.
The NSC-CL’s e-NBS quiz not only engaged and assessed the knowledge of the participants but also served as an educational tool to promote understanding of newborn screening’s critical role in public health. Moreover, it encouraged participants to stay updated on best practices and guidelines related to the program.
by Nikki D. Dela Cruz, RN
