AMSA - UNP

19/08/2025

💡 𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲

𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦, 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘛𝘉-𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦! 🫁

🤔Did you know?

🇵🇭 The Philippines is among the 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟱 countries worldwide with the highest number of TB cases, accounting for 𝟲.𝟴% of all cases globally (WHO Report, 2023).

𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 (𝗧𝗕) is preventable, and treatable — yet it continues to affect millions of lives. This is a call for us to be mindful of our lung health:
✅ Seek medical attention if cough persists for 2 weeks or more
✅ Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
✅ Keep living spaces well-ventilated
✅ Maintain a healthy lifestyle

Hope begins with awareness, and healing begins with treatment. Together, we can prevent TB and say yes to a TB-free future! 🩵





References:
World Health Organization. (2023). Tuberculosis fact sheet. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tuberculosis
World Health Organization. (2024, October 29). Tuberculosis resurges as top infectious disease killer. https://www.who.int/news/item/29-10-2024-tuberculosis-resurges-as-top-infectious-disease-killer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025, January 17). About tuberculosis. https://www.cdc.gov/tb/about/index.html

04/08/2025

🎤𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑

In the first episode of 𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, members of the Asian Medical Students’ Association – University of Northern Philippines (AMSA–UNP) visited Puro National High School to conduct an engaging and informative lecture on 𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞—two pressing public health concerns, especially post-typhoon.

As future medical professionals, we continue to uphold our advocacy of promoting health through education and community engagement. During the session, students were empowered with knowledge on disease prevention and early recognition. The leptospirosis lecture emphasized access to prophylaxis, while the dengue discussion highlighted the vital role of students and the youth in community-based vector control and awareness.

Through AMSAlita, we believe that awareness is the first step to prevention, and even small steps, when taken together, can lead to meaningful change.

04/08/2025

👣🧸𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑

On August 02, 2025, the Asian Medical Students’ Association – University of Northern Philippines (AMSA–UNP) successfully conducted 𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐓𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧, a relief operation dedicated to supporting the students and residents of Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur who were affected by the recent typhoon.

Agyaman kami!

AMSAgip 2025: Tulong para iti Kailian was made even more meaningful through your generosity and compassion to our kailians. We were able to raise a total of ₱𝟐,𝟓𝟗𝟖.𝟗𝟑, which helped provide essential goods and immediate assistance to the community. The initiative served not only as a response to physical needs, but also as a symbol of compassion and unity in times of hardship.

We sincerely thank everyone who contributed their time, resources, and effort to make this mission possible. Your unwavering support fuels our commitment to serve.

Together, we continue to prove that bayanihan lives on.
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𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇
Mu Relief

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐒 𝐓𝐎
Sanitary Restaurant

02/08/2025

📣 Action Pillar 💙🌾

The heart of AMSA–UNP beats strongest in times of need. Through AMSAgip 2025: Tulong para iti Kailian in partnership with Mu Relief we were able to extend not only relief, but also hope and health education to the resilient community of Puro National High School and Barangay Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.

From our AMSAlita on Leptospirosis and Dengue to the meaningful distribution of goods and water filtration systems, we witnessed the power of bayanihan in action. This is what it means to serve beyond the classroom—to be vessels of compassion, courage, and change.

Agyaman kami, PNHS Family, for the trust.

01/08/2025

AMSAgip 2025 – Last Call for Donations
As we draw closer to our mission, we open this final call for those who wish to take part in creating impact.

Your support, in any form, goes a long way in helping us serve communities with compassion, care, and commitment.

In-kind goods or monetary help are deeply valued.
Let’s move forward, together.

31/07/2025

💡𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

Did you know that the 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 have 7.5% prevalence of diabetes in adults with over 4,726,300 of total cases of diabetes in 2024 🤯. Here in the 𝙄𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣, between 2016 and 2022, a total of 115,112 diabetes cases have been recorded, and Ilocos Sur alone has 902 added cases.

For the last day of July, let’s raise awareness about diabetes: what it is, who’s at risk, and how we can prevent or manage it through early detection, healthy habits, and support.

Swipe through our guides to learn the signs, risk factors, and how YOU can take action 💪

Diabetes prevention and control begins with awareness, early action, and healthy habits.

- AMSA | University of Northern Philippines

References:
International Diabetes Federation. (2025, May 20). The Philippines - International Diabetes Federation. https://idf.org/our-network/regions-and-members/western-pacific/members/the-philippines/
Ng, G. (2024, December 27). DOH ILOCOS region intensifies efforts to combat diabetes. Medical Channel Asia. https://medicalchannelasia.com/doh-ilocos-region-intensifies-efforts-to-combat-diabetes/
TrueC. (2023, September 27). Diabetes awareness: What you need to know. TrueCare. https://truecare.org/blog/what-is-diabetes/

29/07/2025

💬 𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐀-𝐔𝐍𝐏 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄!

We’re thrilled to be part of Future UNP - Future Physicians' Circle's 𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲. This event opens the doors for aspiring medical students to explore, engage, and enroll in organizations that spark their passion. 🔍🩺

Click on the link below and discover how AMSA-UNP continues to empower future physicians through advocacy, outreach, and impact-driven initiatives. 💙

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/AMSAUNP-2425-ACCOM-REPORT

📝 You can also 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 directly through the link below:
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𝐂𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 🧭

Step into the pulse of UNP’s College of Medicine: Welcome to CMED OrgScope!

Ever wondered where your passions, purpose, and potential collide? CMED OrgScope is your gateway to CMED’s vibrant student orgs.
•Explore each org’s vision, voices, and victories
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MED OrgScope is your all-in-one digital launchpad for org pre-registration and officer application QR codes, simplified and streamlined.

Spearheaded by FPC, this initiative ignites purpose, fosters leadership, and guides you toward your calling.

🔗 Ready to explore?
Tap the link below to discover CMED’s dynamic orgs and scan the QR codes to pre-register or apply as an officer in the ones that call to you:

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Layout: Eunice Pineda & Karryn Saro
Caption: Marcus Flores

29/07/2025

💡𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Philippines has the 𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙝 highest incidence of liver cancer globally.

1 of 10 Filipinos may be living with hepatitis — and most aren’t even aware of it until it’s too late. This silent disease can lead to liver cancer or failure if left unchecked. The good news? It’s preventable. It’s treatable.

🎉 Be the voice of change. Be part of the solution.

🔍Get informed. 🩺Get tested. 💉Get vaccinated. 💪Get protected.







References:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, July 18). What is viral hepatitis?. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/aboutindex.html -types

Chan, P.–L., Le, L.–V., Ishikawa, N., & Easterbrook, P. (2023, December 20). Embedding viral hepatitis into primary healthcare: Results of a strategic landscape analysis in Vietnam and the Philippines. The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific, 44, Article 100990. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2023.100990

World Health Organization. (2023, July 28). PH must act to eliminate hepatitis. https://www.who.int/philippines/news/commentaries/detail/ph-must-act-to-eliminate- hepatitis

World Health Organization. (n.d.). Hepatitis. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/health-topics/hepatitis =tab_1

26/07/2025

25/07/2025

💡𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝟐.𝟎 - 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨 𝐓𝐢 𝐓𝐮𝐝𝐨

Sa Baha, May Banta- Mag-ingat sa Lepto, Kalusugang Protektado!

𝙇𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 — 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙮.
Do you know what it is, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself?

📸 Swipe through to learn more:
1️⃣ Anya iti Leptospirosis? (What is Leptospirosis?)
2️⃣ Agiti Simtomas Nga Masapol Bantayan (Symptoms to Watch Out)
3️⃣ Komplikasyon iti Sakit (Complications)
4️⃣ Kasatno Atoy Nga Maliklikan? (How to Prevent It)
5️⃣ Kasano Makaala Iti Doxycycline Idtoy Ilocos Sur? (Where to Get Doxycycline in Ilocos Sur)
6️⃣ Kasano Nga Tumaren Iti Doxycycline? (How to Take Doxycycline Properly)

💊 Doxycycline helps prevent Leptospirosis — but it requires a 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

🏥 Visit your doctor, Rural Health Unit (RHU), or Barangay Health Center for evaluation and access.

Until then, stay safe, everyone!
— AMSA | University of Northern Philippines

References:
About leptospirosis (2025). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/about/index.html
PSMID (n.d.). Pharmacology of doxycycline. PSMID.https://www.psmid.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cPG-Leptospirosis-2010.pdf

24/07/2025

The Asian Medical Students’ Association-University of Northern Philippines (AMSA-UNP) launches 𝘼𝙈𝙎𝘼𝙜𝙞𝙥 2025: 𝙏𝙪𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙄𝙩𝙞 𝙆𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣, a donation drive for our Ilocano kailian affected by the recent typhoon.

We are accepting 𝒊𝒏-𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 such as:
🍛💧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 - Drinking Water, Rice Grains, Ready-to-eat snacks, and Canned goods and noodles
🧼🪥 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐬 - Soap, Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Shampoo, Sanitary Napkins, and Diapers
👚🔦𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 - WEARABLE Clothes, Blankets, Flashlights, Batteries, and Powerbanks

Donations may be dropped off at: 𝙏𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙂 𝙋𝙊𝙇𝙄𝘾𝙀, 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍, 𝙈𝘼𝙂𝙎𝘼𝙔𝙎𝘼𝙔 𝙑𝙄𝙇𝙇𝘼𝙂𝙀, 𝘽𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙂𝘼𝙔 𝙏𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙂, 𝙑𝙄𝙂𝘼𝙉 𝘾𝙄𝙏𝙔, 𝙄𝙇𝙊𝘾𝙊𝙎 𝙎𝙐𝙍

You may start dropping your donations starting on 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (Friday). Please contact 𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 (𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠) for the in-kind donations.
Contact Details: 09327001357 (Smart) | 09927230577 (Dito)

𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 are also welcome through the following channels:

𝘽𝘿𝙊
Mark Allen Escritor
Account Number: 0019 9064 4102

𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙠
Lian Frances Dela Cruz
Account Number: 2966 2241 53

𝘽𝙋𝙄
Sarah Glory Ann Magtulis
Account Number: 1489282018

𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙖
Mark Allen Escritor
09491302633

𝙂𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙝
Lian Frances Dela Cruz
09163477255

Please 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 of your transaction slips to our page. If you wish to remain anonymous, please indicate this and provide your initials/alias for the transparency report.

Every item, every peso, and every prayer makes a difference. Let’s extend compassion and solidarity to our kailian during these difficult times.

𝑨𝒈𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒈𝒆𝒅, 𝒌𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏!