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    Towards a Healthier Future for all Filipinos

    Supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and in partnership with the Philippine Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health (IACEH), the ASMPH Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI) has recently led the formulation and institutionalization of the National Environmental Health Action Plan 2030 or NEHAP 2030.

    By Mary Beatrice Evaristo

  • Environmental Health

    ACRI bags honors at 2023 Healthy Pilipinas Awards

    Pasay City, Philippines – 27 October 2023 – The ASMPH Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI) proudly announces its remarkable achievements at the 2023 Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners, hosted by the Philippines Department of Health (DOH) - Healthy Promotion Bureau (HPB) in collaboration with the Galing Pook Foundation. The awarding ceremony took place on October 27, 2023, at the PICC Reception Hall in Pasay City, with the aim of recognizing exceptional contributions by government and non-government institutions toward the promotion of healthier people, environments, and systems. ACRI's outstanding projects, aimed at advancing environmental health research and translating knowledge into actionable evidence for policy-making and action planning, have been honored in two key categories: Gold Award: Maging MaTAALino – Protecting the Health of People and Environment Against Arsenic in Drinking Water Sources in Batangas Province

    By Bea Evaristo, Sary Valenzuela

  • 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

  • Environmental Health

    Policy Brief: Strengthening Regulation of PFAS in Food Packaging Perspectives from the Philippines

    Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl- substances (PFAS), a group of chemicals widely linked to a variety of health conditions, including cancer, immunotoxicity, cardiorespiratory diseases, endocrine toxicity, reproductive issues, and neurodevelopmental complications, has been found to be commonly used in food paper packaging products. Women, children, and factory workers are at higher risk to these negative health impacts due to inherent age and sex-related vulnerabilities and increased exposure. This scoping review investigates the existing policies and regulations for PFAS use in food paper packaging in the Philippines, as well as the gaps and challenges in mitigating risk exposure in vulnerable populations.

    By Sary Valenzuela, Michelle Alexandra Edillon, Ysobel Beatriz Luna, Martin Sebastian Tan, Geminn Louis Apostol

  • Environmental Health

    Toxic Truths Unveiled: ACRI and EcoWaste Coalition’s seminar on Day-to-Day Chemical Hazards

    Together with EcoWaste Coalition, the ASMPH Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI) organized a seminar on the health risks of hazardous chemical wastes last 5 December 2023 (Tuesday) at the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH), ASMPH. Facilitated by Mr. Manny Calonzo, an environmental advocate from EcoWaste Coalition, the activity was attended by at least 60 participants from various community-based organizations in Cavite, Tondo, Malabon, and Caloocan.

    By Bea Evaristo, Sary Valenzuela

  • Environmental Health

    Climate Change and Filipino Health: ASMPH explores insights on World Environmental Health Day

    Leading health experts gathered for a World Environmental Health Day webinar organized by the Environmental Health and Global Health Security Flagship Program of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI), exploring how to build stronger communities in the face of climate change. Held on the 15th anniversary of Tropical Storm Ondoy, the event served as a timely reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather.

    By Marianne Bongcac

  • Environmental Health

    Empowered Assessments: Strengthening the Country’s Toxicology Centers

    As toxic exposures continue to pose significant public health challenges in the Philippines' diverse archipelagic setting, strengthening the capacity of toxicology centers becomes increasingly crucial. The Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI), in partnership with the Batangas Medical Center Toxicology Specialty Center, organized a comprehensive "Training Workshop on Human Risk Assessment, Management, Communication, and its Applications" last July 15-19, 2024, at Hortz Hotel, Tagaytay City.

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  • Environmental Health

    ACRI, RTI looks into the Health Security Policy Landscape in the Philippines

    The Philippines faces significant health security challenges due to its vulnerability to natural disasters, frequent disease outbreaks, and the unique demands of its devolved health system. To address these pressing issues, the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research and Innovation teamed up with RTI International to assess the country’s health security policies. The project set out to map existing policies, identify overlaps and gaps, and propose practical recommendations to strengthen the nation’s ability to respond to health threats. It also sought to align national policies with global standards such as the International Health Regulations (IHR).

    By Percival Lao