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One Piece of the Puzzle to Solve the Human Resources for Health Crisis
This special theme issue of the Bulletin of the World Health Organization focuses on retention of health workers in rural and remote areas.
By Manuel M. Dayrit
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Special Topics
Emerging Patterns of HIV Infection and Control in the Philippines
A total of 50 carriers of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), 46 of them female prostitutes, have been detected through seroprevalence surveys by the Department of Health, Manila.
By Manuel M. Dayrit
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Samantha Eala and University of Melbourne team wins the the Indo-Pacific Global Health Case Competition
The Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation is proud to share that Samantha Eala together with her team won the Indo-Pacific Global Health Case Competition held on September 9. Samantha, an ACRI Junior Research Fellow, Master of Public Health student at the University of Melbourne, and Australia Awards scholar, clinched first place in this formidable challenge, which attracts bright minds from universities across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. The focus of this year's competition was to develop actionable strategies to address malaria in Papua New Guinea. Participating teams were given two weeks to craft their solutions and had the opportunity to present their ideas in a 20-minute session to a panel comprised of renowned professionals and academics from the public health sector across the region. The event was organised by the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and supported by the University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences. It was notably the largest to date, with 28 teams from five countries and more than 150 participants.
By Samantha Eala
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Health Systems
Schistosomiasis in the Philippines: A Historical Review and Discussion of the Prospects for Mass Chemotherapy
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By Manuel M. Dayrit
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Environmental Health
Managing Our Urban Ecosystems for Survival
An urban ecosystem is man-made. It is not natural in the way that mountains, forests and oceans are. Nonetheless, its four elements --land, air, waters and peoplemaintain a dynamic balance the poor management of which results in pollution, environmental deterioration and social problems.
By Manuel M. Dayrit
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ACRI Junior Research Fellow Samantha Eala Selected for the Wattle Fellowship
The Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation is proud to share that Samantha Eala, Junior Research Fellow, University of Melbourne Master of Public Health student, and Australia Awards scholar, has been selected as a Wattle Fellow. This prestigious fellowship is part of a year-long program designed to foster leadership on global sustainability, emphasising multidisciplinary approaches, transformative leadership, and practical skills development.
By Samantha Eala
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Health Systems
iPRIME Study team pilots learning modules for primary care providers in remote rural Philippines
The iPrime project extends the impact of its research findings by piloting innovative primary care learning modules in the municipality of Bobon, Northern Samar.
By Dr. Sophia C. Caranay-Narag, Madeline Mae A. Ong
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Health Systems
People in Primary Care: Dr. Chy
Dr. Chy is a dedicated primary care physician in Northern Samar. This feature presents the challenges and successes of doing primary care in a rural setting in the Philippines.
By ACRI
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Special Topics
An ethnographic reading of the challenges in delivering primary health care in a rural, remote province of the Philippines
Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) play a key role in ensuring effective healthcare in rural parts of the Philippines. This study aimed to gain insights into the experiences and perceptions of PCPs delivering primary health care in remote, rural communities.
By Sophia C. Caranay-Narag
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Mental Health
Mental Health in the Philippines: Perception, Access, and Delivery (mhPAD) Map
Analyzing Mental Health in the Philippines: Perception, Access, and Delivery (mhPAD) is a research about how mental health is perceived by the general population and selected stakeholders, available mental health resources, how and when services are accessed and utilized, and the cost it takes to access and utilize the available mental health services. The information generated will contribute to the development and improvement of a rational and unified response to promote mental health and address mental health problems.
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