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

by Chelsea Nadine Brazal   [caption id="attachment_3804" align="alignnone" width="512"] The National Newborn Screening Convention, held every year in October, convenes ...
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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 a special message of congratulations from the International Society for ...
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30 Years of Saving Lives: Messages of Support and Commitment

As the Philippine Newborn Screening Program celebrates three decades of saving lives, distinguished leaders from the national government, healthcare sector, ...
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NBS@30 Brings Newborn Screening Advocacy Closer to Tondo Families

Behind every newborn screening result is a chance to detect early, seek care, and change a child’s future. by Chelsey ...
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Building a Community for Children with Non-Classical Galactosemia in Central Visayas

[caption id="attachment_3638" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Patients with galactosemia, accompanied by their parents, had the opportunity to meet one another, play together, ...
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DOH-CALABARZON Strengthens NBS Programs Through Regional Alignment Meeting

by DOH-CHD CALABARZON     The Department of Health’s Newborn Screening (NBS) and Newborn Hearing Screening (NBHS) Program strengthened its ...
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DOH Convened 2026 National Rare Disease Forum

by Vina G. Mendoza     In support of the implementation of the Rare Disease Act of the Philippines (Republic ...
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Lighting the Way for Rare Disease Awareness in 2026

by Louise A. Barcial     As the country joined the global observance of Rare Disease Day on February 28, ...
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“Safe ba ang Anak Ko?” Webinar Highlights Importance of Early Detection for Rare Diseases

by Vina G. Mendoza The UP Manila National Institutes of Health (NIH), in partnership with the UP Philippine General Hospital ...
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Uniting the Region for Every Newborn: Asia-Pacific Strengthens Collaboration on Newborn Screening in Hanoi

by Vina G. Mendoza Across the Asia-Pacific Region, newborn screening continues to stand as one of the most effective public ...
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