Newborn Screening Society of the Philippines, Inc.

16/07/2025

Tyrosinemia Type I is a rare inherited disorder that, if left unmanaged, can lead to serious liver and kidney damage. It occurs when the body is unable to break down the amino acid tyrosine, leading to a buildup of toxic substances that harm vital organs.

The good news? With early detection and proper management, children with Tyrosinemia Type I can grow up healthy and live normal lives.

In the Philippines, this condition is included in the expanded newborn screening panel, a life-saving step toward early diagnosis and timely care.

Watch now and help raise awareness.

Learn more at: https://newbornscreening.ph//amino-acid-disorders/.

16/07/2025

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or G6PD deficiency, is the most common enzyme disorder worldwide.

Learn how this inherited condition affects babies, why newborn screening and confirmatory testing are important, and how to prevent complications through simple lifestyle choices.

Watch this video to understand the signs, risks, and how you can protect your child’s health. For more information and a list of medicines and foods to avoid, visit:https://newbornscreening.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Filipino-Fact-Sheets-for-Parents-on-G6PD-Deficiency.pdf

08/07/2025

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body produces an abnormal form or an insufficient amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen.

There are two main types: Alpha and Beta Thalassemia, both inherited from parents. Learn how missing genes affect red blood cell production and why newborn screening is key to early detection and proper management.

For more information, visit https://newbornscreening.ph/thalassemias-and-hemoglobinopathies/

02/07/2025

National Scientist and pioneer of newborn screening in the Philippines featured in Nature, one of the world's leading multidisciplinary science journals.🦶🩸

Clinical geneticist Carmencita Padilla advocates for expanded access to neonatal screening in the Philippines and around the world.

30/06/2025

📣 Got questions about the 23rd National Newborn Screening Convention?
We’ve got you covered!
Check out our FAQs to learn more about registration guidelines, payment details, certificates, and other important reminders.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/NBSConvention2025
👥 Limited slots only—secure yours today!
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30/06/2025

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉
Be part of the 23rd National Newborn Screening Convention—our annual gathering of newborn screening advocates and healthcare professionals!

📅 Date: October 16–17, 2025
📍 Venue: The Manila Hotel, 1 Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila

🌟 Early Bird Promo:
Register on or before September 15, 2025 (or until slots are filled) and pay only PHP 5,000.00!

🔗 Register here:
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📌 Important Reminder:
Slots are limited to 1,000 participants only—secure yours now before we reach full capacity!

💬 Got questions?
Check out our FAQs or contact the Convention Secretariat at:
📩 newbornscreeningconvention@gmail.com

Let’s come together to strengthen our commitment to saving lives through early diagnosis. Don’t miss it—register today! 💙

15/05/2025

📅 SAVE THE DATE!
23rd National Newborn Screening Convention

🗓 Date: October 16–17, 2025

📍 Venue: The Manila Hotel, 1 Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila

Let's share knowledge, celebrate progress, and explore future directions of newborn screening!

📝 Registration opens this July!

Stay updated by following this page.

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/05/2025

Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare branched-chain amino acid metabolism condition. It affects an estimated 1 in 185,000 newborns worldwide. However, it is the most common inborn error of metabolism in the Philippines, affecting 1:66,987 newborns nationwide (December 2021 cumulative data). When detected and managed early, severe and life-threatening symptoms can be avoided and controlled with dietary restrictions.

For more information, visit https://newbornscreening.ph/amino-acid-disorders/.

07/05/2025

Tomorrow, we observe International Thalassemia Day!

On May 8, 2025, the global thalassemia community will come together in solidarity to commemorate International Thalassemia Day with the theme, “Together for Thalassemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing Patients.”

Thalassemias are characterized by a decreased production of either the a or ß globin chains. They are grouped into a and ß thalassemias. For more information regarding Thalassemias, visit https://newbornscreening.ph/thalassemias-and-hemoglobinopathies/

23/04/2025

This three-minute animated video explores the concept of Autosomal Recessive Inheritance, explaining the manner in which a genetic trait or condition may be transmitted from parents to offspring. A genetic condition can manifest when a child inherits one copy of a mutated gene from each parent. Typically, the parents of a child with an autosomal recessive condition do not exhibit the condition themselves.

The purpose of this video is to inform parents of children diagnosed with congenital disorders listed in the newborn screening panel about the chances of having an affected or a carrier child.

For more information, visit www.newbornscreening.ph.

03/03/2025

Today March 03, 2025 is World Birth Defects Day (WBDD)!

This year’s theme is emphasising that birth defects affectindividuals, family, friends, and communities.

There are many types of birth defects and this day recognises ourcollective voice in raising awareness for all birth defects.

Starting as an annual event back in 2015, this day has now become amovement, with the aim to mobilise resources and commitmentto improve birth defects surveillance, research, prevention andcare. The first priority is to increase the visibility of birth defects anddisseminate what is already known on how to prevent birth defects and
how to improve health and quality of life of affected individuals.

28/02/2025