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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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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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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First IEM Camp in Region 1: A One-Stop All-In Services Health Initiative for Metabolic Patients

by Thricia Bless Ventura     The Newborn Screening Continuity Clinics (NBSCC) of Region 1—Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center ...
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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: WVMC NBSCC Going the Extra Mile

by Kathleen Mendoza     Long-term follow-up clinics are set up all over the country to ensure the best possible ...
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DOH-CHD Cordillera Administrative Region Revives VYLH in Abra

by Virginia L. Narciso, MD     In an effort to harness the potential of young Abreños in promoting health ...
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Shining a Light on Rare Diseases: National Rare Disease Week 2025

by Vina G. Mendoza Held annually during the last week of February under Presidential Proclamation No. 1989, Rare Disease Week ...
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DOH-CHD CALABARZON Strengthens Newborn Screening Programs Through Trainings and Forums

by Andrea Mikkaela R. Andres, RND     In an effort to enhance the implementation of newborn screening (NBS) and ...
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Dumaguete Steps Up in Powerful Run for Rare Disease Awareness

by Zecariah Chito A. Jumawan      Dumaguete City, Philippines – A wave of community spirit swept through Dumaguete City ...
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Join Us for the 23rd Newborn Screening Convention – 2025!

DOH MEMO CIRCULAR NO. 2025-0393 Registration is NOW OPEN! Be part of the 23rd National Newborn Screening Convention—our annual gathering ...
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