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EO 39 Spurs Province-wide Forum to Institutionalize Newborn Screening in Isabela

by Anthony James F. Almazan     Toward strengthening child health services, the Provincial Government of Isabela, through the Integrated ...
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DOH-CHD XI, Partners Conduct 4th Multidisciplinary Clinic in Davao City

by Rhobelle Estores, RN, Angelica Angliongto, RN, Perly Bermudez, RMT     To provide comprehensive care and management to newborn ...
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Leading by Example: How Malaybalay City Champions Newborn Screening at the LGU Level

by Ronald Aguilar, RN     Consistent and committed leadership is key to the success of any public health initiative, ...
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NBS Orientation and Newborn Screening Kits Distribution Held in Basilan

by Basilan Provincial Health Office On April 21, 2025, an orientation on the guidelines for Newborn Screening (NBS) was held ...
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NBS Continuity Clinic Holds 2nd Reunion of Saved Babies for Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur 1st District

by Judy P. Deveza, MD and Thricia Bless Ventura     In line with its heartfelt tagline, “There’s more to ...
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Expanded Newborn Screening in the Philippines: A 2024 Milestone

by Vina G. Mendoza     In 2024, the Philippines achieved a national newborn screening coverage rate of 92%, with ...
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Strengthening Confirmatory Testing in Newborn Screening: Isabela Province Steps Up

by John Kristoffer B. Sacro, RN     Confirmatory testing is a vital stage in the newborn screening process, requiring ...
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Ensuring a Healthier Future for Newborns in Calabarzon

by Andrea Mikkaela R. Andres, RND     DOH-CHD CALABARZON Boosts Expanded Newborn Screening Through Series of Regional Training Programs ...
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From Classroom to Clinical Exposure: Preparing Student Nurses and Midwives for ENBS

by Nikki D. Dela Cruz, RN, MPH     Following its initial launch at the Systems Plus College Foundation, the ...
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Continuing Long-term Management Program & Expanding Services: NBSCC ITRMC Conducts ROSB in the 2nd District of Ilocos Sur

by Thricia Bless Ventura and Vanessa Mabalo     The Newborn Screening Continuity Clinic (NBSCC) of the Ilocos Training and ...
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