
13/08/2025
IPHO News | Training on Heel Prick, Expanded Newborn Screening National Policy and Strategic Framework Orientation for Newborn Screening Coordinators on August 5-6 2025.
The training aims to provide Knowledge that aims to identify newborns risks for specific metabolic, hormonal, genetic, and blood disorders. Enable early treatment to improve long-term health outcomes and reduce the morbidity and mortality. Moreover, participants also undergo heel prick method practicum.
The Integrated Provincial Health Office- Sulu highly appreciate the Ministry of Health- BARMM, Southern Philippines Medical Center - Newborn Screening Center - Mindanao, Zamboanga City Medical Center- Newborn Continuity Clinic, and Center for Human Genetics Service-Mindanao Institute of Human Genetics, NIH, UP Manila as the key contributors to make the activity successful.
IPHO- Sulu is fully committed to deliver basic health services to the underserved and unserved areas through it’s hospitals, Rural Health Units, and Barangay Health Station.