Policy Brief: Mitigating Dengue in a Warming World
Strategies Against Dengue Outbreaks
The study is the first nationwide analysis of the impact of climate-induced temperature changes on dengue incidence in the Philippines. It provides a nuanced understanding of the intertwined relationship between dengue and rising temperatures worsened by climate change, and the socio-economic factors that affect it.
The full study can be found on PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases:
https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0011700&type=printable
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ACRI, RTI looks into the Health Security Policy Landscape in the Philippines
The Philippines faces significant health security challenges due to its vulnerability to natural disasters, frequent disease outbreaks, and the unique demands of its devolved health system. To address these pressing issues, the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research and Innovation teamed up with RTI International to assess the country’s health security policies. The project set out to map existing policies, identify overlaps and gaps, and propose practical recommendations to strengthen the nation’s ability to respond to health threats. It also sought to align national policies with global standards such as the International Health Regulations (IHR).
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EcoWaste, ACRI Advocates for Safer Holiday Celebrations with "Iwas Paputoxic" Campaign
The EcoWaste Coalition, in partnership with the Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation's (ACRI) Environmental Health Flagship Program, launched "Iwas Paputoxic," a two-part community initiative aimed at promoting safer holiday celebrations as Christmas and New Year approached.