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Bridging Policy & Practice: Mapping the core competencies of environmental health services in the Philippines
This study mapping the core competencies of environmental health service delivery was included in the Sixth Global Symposium on Health Systems Research.
By Michelle Alexandra Edillon, Angelina Gabrielle Acolola, Maria Sonabel Anarna, Bonifacio Magtibay, Geminn Louis Apostol
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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
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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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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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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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Environmental Health
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
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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
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Environmental Health
From Climate Crisis to Action: ASPMH forum explores health implications and research directions
The Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI), in collaboration with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), hosted a forum titled “Climate Change, Health, and Infectious Diseases: Implications to Research and Practice” on December 3, 2024, at the Chung Te Auditorium, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City. The event explored the complex interconnections between climate change and health, with a particular focus on infectious diseases, while providing participants with insights into conducting qualitative interviews with vulnerable populations.
By Marianne Bongcac
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Environmental Health
ASMPH launches groundbreaking 2.5-year study with UCSF, CUNY, and RITM on the impact of extreme weather events on HIV care in the Philippines
The Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI), through its Environmental Health and Global Health Security Flagship Program, has partnered with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) to investigate how extreme weather events influence HIV care outcomes in the Philippines.
By Marianne Bongcac
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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