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    DOST-PCHRD supports AMPLiFieD System to ease bottleneck in COVID-19 testing

    The Department of Science and Technology supports the development of a microPCR and lateral flow diagnostic system to enable expanded near-point-of-care testing for COVID-19.

    By Catherine Joy C. Dimailig

  • Mental Health

    Mental Health Act Explainer

    According to the World Health Organization, more than 400 million people around the world have a mental health issue that causes a significant impact on their lives. In the Philippines, we already have high rates of depression even before the COVID-19 pandemic. This is why the passing of the Mental Health Act in 2018 was a huge step in addressing mental health concerns. This explainer shares important points that you need to know about the Mental Health Act.

    By ACRI mhPAD Team, CBM Philippines, FYT Philippines

  • Mental Health

    Policy Brief: Mental Health in Zamboanga del Norte

    Zamboanga del Norte is a province in Mindanao which includes six municipalities that were randomly chosen to be part of the research sites of the mhPAD study. From the data collected, together with consultations with the provincial hospital’s lone psychiatrist, policy recommendations addressing gaps in the province’s mental health system are given, including: recognition of mental health as a public health priority through the development and strengthening of a provincial mental health program; strengthening of the operational management system in the provincial implementation of the mental health Medicine Access Program (MAP); and addressing and overcoming mental illness discrimination within communities.

    By ACRI mhPAD Team

  • Mental Health

    Mental Health Science Academe and Research Task Force Consensus Statements and Recommendations

    This infographic presents a summary of the propositions and recommendations of the Mental Health Science Academe and Research (MHSAR) Task Force to the Philippine Council for Mental Health (PCMH) in order to mainstream mental health in the educational system particularly higher educational institutions (HEIs).

    By ACRI Mental Health Science Program

  • Health Systems

    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

  • Neuro-developmental Disorders

    Evaluation of the Clinical Outcomes of the Early Start Denver Model: Philippine Revised (ESDM-PR) for Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    The main objective of this research study is to measure the effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model: Philippine Revised program in the management of Filipino toddlers with ASD.

    By Angel Belle Dy, Myla Dominicina Levantino, Lourdes Sumpaico-Tanchanco, Ivyjoy C. Martinez, Ateneo Autism Study Group

  • Health Systems

    People in Primary Care: Dr. Fonsy Regala

    Dr. Fonsy, alumnus of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, served as chief of hospital and as a primary care physician in Northern Samar.

    By ACRI

  • 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

  • Health Systems

    Understanding Primary Care in Rural Areas of the Philippines — Using Ethnographic Evidence for the Universal Health Care Law

    "Understanding Primary Care in Rural Areas of the PH — Using Ethnographic Evidence for the Universal Health Care Law" presented at the 6th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research

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  • Mental Health

    Policy Brief: Mental Health in MIMAROPA

    Region IV-B is a region composed of islands. The municipality of Gasan in Marinduque was randomly selected as one of the research sites of the mhPAD study. From the data collected, together with consultations with the Regional Mental Health Coordinator, policy recommendations addressing gaps in the region’s mental health system are given, including: improvement in the capacity of primary care workers to provide mental health services; building of access to telemedicine services; establishment of an acute psychiatric unit in the region; and increasing of mental health literacy.

    By ACRI mhPAD Team