image 182image 182 (2) Newborn Hearing Screening Program Hearing loss is known to be one of the most common disabilities among newborns. Prence studies worldwide revealed that approximately 1-4 infants per 1,000 live births are affected. A study conducted in a rural population in Bulacan in 2004 also revealed that 1 per 724 babies are born with bilateral severe to profound hearing loss. Read More Newborn Screening Program Newborn screening (NBS) is an essential public health strategy that enables the early detection and management of several congenital disorders, which if left untreated, may lead to mental retardation and/or death. Read More Occupational Health Program The Occupational Health Program primarily aims to prevent and control occupational diseases, work-related diseases, and injuries among workers in all occupations. It initially focuses on sectors with a high risk of exposure to the different types of hazards with limited or no access to occupational health services or support from the government. Read More Oral Health Program The two most common oral health diseases affecting the Filipinos are Dental Caries (tooth decay) and Periodontal Diseases (gum diseases). Based on the 2018 National Survey on Oral Health, 72% Filipinos are suffering from dental caries, while 50% have gum disease. Read More Persons with Disabilities Persons with disabilities (PWDs), according the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. Read More Philippine Cancer Control Program Cancers figure among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with approximately 14 million new cases and 8.2 million cancer related deaths in 2012 (WHO). More than 60% of world’s total new annual cases occur in Africa, Asia and Central and South America. These regions account for 70% of the world’s cancer deaths (WHO). Read More Philippine Medical Travel and Wellness Tourism Program “The global leader in providing quality health care for all through universal health care” Read More Philippine Organ Donation and Transplant Program The rate of organ donation and transplantation is significantly low in this country. The inadequate knowledge of people about organ donation and transplant, along with limited workforce and facilities that can handle these operations, are factors that result in the low rate. Read More ◄ 1 ... 5 6 7 8 ►
