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Milestones: Celebrating 20 years of NBS in the Philippines
Photo: VYLH-Philippines (Unofficial Commemorative Logo)2016 marks the 20th year since the pilot implementation of the Philippine Newborn Screening Program then known as the Newborn Screening Study...
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NSRC releases list of facilities offering Expanded Newborn Screening
Expanded Newborn Screening is NOW AVAILABLE.(Photo: Newborn Screening Reference Center,@newbornscreenph)The Newborn Screening Reference Center (NSRC) has released a list of facilities offering Expanded...
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#DubsmashForACause: VYLH-Philippines celebrates 6th Founding Anniversary
In celebration of its 6th Founding Anniversary, members of Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health - Philippines were invited to use the popular app Dubsmash and post their videos through their social media...
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DOH-NCR launches "Newborn Screening Jingle Video-Making Contest"
REPOSTNewborn Screening NCR/Newborn Screening Reference CenterThe Department of Health National Capital Regional Office is giving the college students the chance to showcase their own interpretation of...
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"I am Rare": VYLH-PHL UP Manila lights up charity drive for 'Rare' kids
Written by Feliss Sanchez Original Published in Newborn ScreeningMarch-April 2015 IssueIn its commitment to empower the youth toward optimal health, the Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health–Philippines...
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VYLH-Philippines Central Visayas welcomes Batch Hiraya
Written by John Paul Oira and Floyd EdreaReigniting the spirit of youth volunteerism in Central Visayas, the Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health (VYLH)–Philippines, in collaboration with the Department...
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The NBS Playlist: Watch. Share. Celebrate #NBSWeek2015
Health Promotion and Advocacy UpdateWe searched the web for videos about newborn screening. In addition to videos from our Youtube channel (vylhphilippines), we looked for uploaded videos from various...
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Let's gear up for #NBSWeek2015!
REPOSTNewborn Screening Reference CenterThe implementation of expanded newborn screening in December 2014 provided opportunity for identification of more babies with life-threatening inherited...
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Infographic: Expanded Newborn Screening
Health Promotion and Advocacy UpdateEarly this year, the expanded NBS program started and this allowed the screening of hemoglobinopathies and additional metabolic disorders, namely organic acid, fatty...
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13th NBS Convention: Enhancing Newborn Care, Nurturing Minds, Brightening the...
Written by Ram Christian Cossid, RNBatch K413th NBS Convention. The 13th NBS convention gathered healthpractitioners, technical experts and NBS advocates(Photo: VMendoza, NSRC-NIH-UP Manila)Newborn...
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The Youth speaks for a Healthier Philippines
VYLH-Philippines National PresidentChristian Emmanuel Enriquez(Photo: VMendoza/NSRC-NIH,UP Manila)Last October 6-7, 2015, the 13th Newborn Screening Convention was held at the Manila Hote. The event...
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VYLH celebrates 6th Founding Anniversary, launches “Dubsmash-for-a-Cause”
Last July 13-18, Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health (VYLH)-Philippines celebrated its 6th Founding Anniversary. The network held various social media activities: "Heart of a Volunteer Monday",...
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VYLH, GeneSoc attend NAST RTD on Folic Acid
“We need folic acid.”Participants of the NAST-DOST RTD on Folic Acid(Photo: NAST-DOST)These were the words mentioned by UP Manila Vice-Chancellor for Research Dr. Eva Cutiongco-de la Paz as she...
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Abra enacts Philippines' first local ENBS ordinance
Health Promotion and Advocacy UpdateThe Province of Abra leads the nation in supporting Expanded Newborn Screening (ENBS) through local legislation. Last May 6, 2015, Abra Governor Eustaquio P....
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Take a break and watch these #FightForPreemiesPH videos
Health Promotion and Advocacy UpdatePrepared for World Prematurity Day 2015Photo: World Prematurity Day Facebook PagePremature birth is a very serious health problem. Worldwide, 15 million babies are...
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Rare Disease bill moves closer to passage
The House of Representatives Health Promotion and Advocacy UpdateThere are already a number of rare disease bills filed in the Senate and House of Representatives since the 14th Congress, and now, the...
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VYLH welcomes PSNbM as prematurity awareness campaign partner
Health Promotion and Advocacy UpdatePrematurity Awareness Month and World Prematurity Day PrimerThis 2015, VYLH-Philippines welcomes a new partner in the advocacy - the Philippine Society for Newborn...
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Are you at risk for premature birth? Preterm risk factors and how to reduce...
Health Promotion and Advocacy UpdateInfo-graphics for World Prematurity Day andPrematurity Awareness MonthHave you had a premature baby in the past? Are you pregnant with twins or other multiples? Do...
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WHO, UNICEF-PHL release advocacy videos on #WorldPrematurityDay
Health Promotion and Advocacy Update2015 World Prematurity Day Philippines. (Modified screenshot: UNICEF Philippines videos, see below).WHO's Recommendations to improve Premature Birth OutcomesPreterm...
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IHG-NIH and VYLH highlight the Youth's Role in Health Promotion at CUPSCon
NCR-South Luzon Coordinator Rufus Adducul presentingthe IHG-NIH and VYLH-Philippines experiencein mobilizing the youth for health.Photo: VYLH-PhilippinesLOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA – VYLH-Philippines NCR-South...
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