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Variations in the Clinical Management of Multibacillary Leprosy Patients in Selected Hospitals in Metro Manila
This paper documents the variations in the diagnosis and management of multibacillary leprosy patients in three of the biggest case-holding hospitals in Metro Manila. Furthermore, we aimed to discuss the implications of these variations on the country’s leprosy control and elimination program.
By Arianna Maever L Amit
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Health Systems
A National Program for Control of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections: The Philippine Experience
Maturing programs on child immunization and diarrheal diseases, a community-based research project, and a rational drug-use program facilitated the launching in 1989.
By Elvira SN Dayrit
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Health Systems
A Post-marketing surveillance study of a combined diphtheria, tetanus, whole-cell pertussis, and hepatitis B vaccine in the Philippines
As part of a vaccination program which included about 30,000 children, 1,036 children were actively followed up to assess the reactogenicity of a combined DTPw-HB vaccine.
By Elvira SN Dayrit
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Health Systems
Safety of Blood Transfusion Services, Philippine Journal of Pathology
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By Elvira SN Dayrit
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Health Systems
Global injury morbidity and mortality from 1990 to 2017: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
Past research in population health trends has shown that injuries form a substantial burden of population health loss. Regular updates to injury burden assessments are critical. We report Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2017 Study estimates on morbidity and mortality for all injuries.
By Arianna Maever L Amit
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Health Systems
Mapping geographical inequalities in oral rehydration therapy coverage in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17
This study aims to produce high-resolution geospatial estimates of relative and absolute coverage of ORS, RHF, and ORT (use of either ORS or RHF) in LMICs.
By Arianna Maever L Amit
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Health Systems
Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17
Universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities is an essential human right, recognised in the Sustainable Development Goals as crucial for preventing disease and improving human wellbeing. Comprehensive, high-resolution estimates are important to inform progress towards achieving this goal. We aimed to produce high-resolution geospatial estimates of access to drinking water and sanitation facilities.
By Arianna Maever L Amit
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Health Systems
The global distribution of lymphatic filariasis, 2000–18: a geospatial analysis
This study aims to produce the first geospatial estimates of the global prevalence of lymphatic filariasis infection over time, to quantify progress towards elimination, and to identify geographical variation in distribution of infection.
By Arianna Maever L Amit
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Health Systems
The importance of effective risk communication and transparency: lessons from the dengue vaccine controversy in the Philippines
In 2016, the Philippine Department of Health introduced a novel dengue vaccine in a mass immunization program to reduce the substantial economic and social burden of the disease on households and the government.
By Manuel M. Dayrit
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Health Systems
Reaching the Promise of UHC: Healthcare Without Fear
The Philippines has increased population coverage for social health insurance (PhilHealth) to an unprecented high of 88% over the last 5 years.
By Manuel M. Dayrit