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Measuring and Understanding Geographic Inequities in Physician Distribution in the Philippines
Access to quality health care in the Philippines is shaped not only by the availability of physicians, but also by how equitably they are distributed across regions. Many communities, particularly in rural and geographically isolated areas, continue to face limited access to medical professionals, while urban centers often see a concentration of physicians and specialists. The project Measuring and Understanding Geographic Inequities in Physician Distribution in the Philippines seeks to address this challenge by providing a clear, evidence-based picture of physician maldistribution nationwide.
By Patricia Burigsay
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Digital Health
An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Effectiveness of the Leprosy Alert Response Network and Surveillance (LEARNS) System in Diagnosing Suspected Leprosy Cases: A Validation and Pragmatic Community Trial Study
The objective of this study was to measure the accuracy of the Leprosy Alert Response Network and Surveillance (LEARNS) System compared to in-person dermatologist consultation in leprosy case-finding and to assess its effectiveness in increasing case detection rate (CDR) and in reducing time to diagnosis of leprosy cases.
By Ayedee Domingo
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Mental Health
Analyzing Mental Health: Perception, Access and Delivery
MHPAD is a natiowide research project that aims to give a general overview of the current state of mental health in the country.
By John Gabriel B. Hernandez, Mikhaela Francesca Marietta "Mikka" A. Malonzo, Franczesco Roberto Legasto Piedad, Sophia C. Caranay-Narag, Maria Clarissa "Rissa" A. Coronel
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Mental Health
Mental Health First Aid in the School
A research initiative by Empath PH that aims to craft proper mental health first aid programs contextualized to Filipino students, teachers, and parents.
By Mikhaela Francesca Marietta "Mikka" A. Malonzo
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Digital Health
Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
The study on Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse aimed to gather specific community perceptions on the use and role of the internet in the lives of people living in the city of Manila
By Franczesco Roberto Legasto Piedad
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Mental Health
Development of the mhGAP Clinical and Administrative Support and Supervision Protocol for the Philippines
The Development of the mhGAP Clinical and Administrative Support and Supervision Protocol for the Philippines is an ongoing project that provides technical assistance to strengthen the country’s mental health workforce. The initiative is grounded in the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) framework, which supports the integration of mental health into primary care and other community-based health services.
By Patricia Burigsay
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Mental Health
Molecular and Clinical Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Phase II)
The Molecular and Clinical Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Phase II) is a research initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines. The project aims to deepen understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by examining both clinical presentations and molecular characteristics among Filipino children, while also strengthening tools used for early identification.
By Patricia Burigsay
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Environmental Health
Implementation Review of the Philippine National Action Plan (PNAP) to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through One Health Approach 2019-2023 and the Development of a New Medium-Term AMR Action Plan for 2024-2028
ACRI together with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DA), World Health Organization (WHO), and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), played a central role in developing the Philippines’ 2024–2028 National Action Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Building on the 2019–2023 plan, this new roadmap strengthens the country’s One Health approach—integrating human, animal, plant, environmental, and economic sectors—to curb the growing threat of AMR. With its research and technical expertise, ACRI contributed to ensuring that the plan is evidence-based, actionable, and sustainable, setting the direction for coordinated national efforts against one of the most urgent global health challenges.
By Geminn Louis C. Apostol, MD, MBA, MSc, PhD (c), Sary Valenzuela, MD, Percival Ethan Lao, MD, Anna Beatrice Enriquez
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Innovation
ASMPH PCHRD HeartNovation Hub Project
The HeartNovation Hub (HHub) at the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health is set to become the University’s center for health innovation. Funded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), the Hub will accelerate health technologies, strengthen partnerships with industry, and build a culture of innovation through training, mentorship, and research. By bridging the gap between ideas and practice, the Hub positions ASMPH as a pioneer in developing solutions that can transform health care in the Philippines.
By Patricia Burigsay
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Medical Education
Transforming Primary Healthcare in the Philippines: An Innovative Pilot Postgraduate Professional Development Program for Primary Physicians in the Province of Northern Samar (The “iPRIME” Project)
This project, funded by Newton Fund and the British Council, aimed to strengthen the training of the primary physician.
By Madeline Mae Ong, Manuel M. Dayrit, Sophia C. Caranay-Narag, Elvira SN Dayrit