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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
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ACRI Biotechnology Flagship Program Completes Successful Nanopore Sequencing Training
The Ateneo Center of Research and Innovation's Biotechnology Flagship Program conducted a three-day genomics and sequencing workshop at the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health. Participants from research and academic departments received hands-on training with Oxford Nanopore's MinION portable sequencing device, covering lectures and practical experience in DNA library preparation and bioinformatics analysis.
By Christie Palabrica, edited by Jenica Sy and Kristina Dela Cruz
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Development of A Service Delivery Package and Basic Orientation Manual for Essential Environmental Health Services in the Philippines
A technical assistance project for, and in cooperation with, the World Health Organization and the Department of Health.
By Michelle Edillon, Angelina Gabrielle Aguilar Acolola
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COVID-19 Information Dissemination Project
A project aimed at providing facts and resources in COVID-19, producing social media posts and a guidance booklet for local government units. It covers general information about COVID-19 and how to take care of one's health and mental health
By Michelle Edillon, Angelina Gabrielle Aguilar Acolola
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Environmental Health
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.
By Xerxes Seposo, PhD, Sary Valenzuela, MD, Geminn Louis Apostol, MD
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Health Systems
HRH crisis in countries: how far have we gone? What can we expect to achieve by 2015?
The World Health Report 2006 identified 57 countries world-wide whose health worker to population density fell below a critical threshold of 2.3 per 1,000 population.
By Manuel M. Dayrit
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Environmental Health
Hands-On Learning, Hands-Off Hazards: Chemical Safety in the Classroom
On June 11, 2024, the EcoWaste Coalition and Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) Centre for Research and Innovation (ACRI) held a seminar at Caloocan High School on chemical safety in classrooms, attended by around 100 teachers and school leaders. Dr. Geminn Louis C. Apostol led a plenary on potential chemical hazards and mitigation strategies, followed by interactive breakout sessions where teachers identified hazards and created educational materials promoting chemical safety. Facilitators, including experts from ACRI and SEAOHUN, supported the discussions. EcoWaste's Sir Manny Calonzo emphasized the risks of heavy metals in tarpaulins, crayons, and markers, advocating for toxic-free materials. The event is part of an ongoing partnership to empower educators in creating safer learning environments for Filipino children.
By Gita Maduretno
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Health Systems
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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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