Newborn Screening Society of the Philippines, Inc.

20/10/2025

Just a few drops of blood from your baby’s heel can help detect serious conditions early — giving your little one the healthiest start in life. 💗
Make sure to screen your baby shortly after 24 hours of life.

18/10/2025

Grab a copy of today’s Philippine Star! The 23rd National Newborn Screening Convention is featured in today’s issue.

17/10/2025

The 23rd National Newborn Screening Convention brought together health leaders, experts, and advocates from across the country at The Manila Hotel on October 16–17, 2025 to celebrate progress and chart the future of newborn screening in the Philippines.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all delegates, speakers, organizers, and partners who made this year’s convention a success. Your dedication drives the continuing growth and excellence of the Philippine Newborn Screening Program.

📽 Watch the highlights of the two-day event below.

13/10/2025

From cutting-edge research and genetic discoveries to the lived experiences of patients and families, this year’s convention brings together leaders and advocates committed to improving the lives of Filipino newborns.

Dates: October 16–17, 2025
Venue: Fiesta Pavilion, The Manila Hotel

View the full Programme at a Glance below and get ready to be part of the conversation!

*NOTE:🚫No walk-ins will be accepted.

02/10/2025

As the birthplace of newborn screening in the country, the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila has paved the way for a program that has screened over 20 million Filipino newborns, protecting thousands from preventable illness, disability, or death.

Let us join the program’s leaders and implementers in their mission to ensure that every Filipino child has a healthy start in life. Together, we continue to advance research, policy, and action for the well-being of future generations.

02/10/2025

Newborn Screening Awareness Week | October 1–7, 2025

We join DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa in highlighting the vital role of newborn screening in giving every Filipino child a healthy start in life.

“The Newborn Screening Program is not just a health service, but a life-saving promise to every family.”

This week is a reminder of our collective responsibility to ensure that newborn screening is available in every province, city, and barangay, so that every child can grow up with hope, health, and a future full of possibilities.

Together, let us champion newborn screening!

01/10/2025

Every first week of October, the Philippines celebrates National Newborn Screening Week by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 540.

This week highlights the importance of newborn screening, a simple procedure that can detect more than 29 conditions in newborns, helping ensure a healthier and brighter future for every child.

Why is newborn screening important?
✔️ Detects conditions early
✔️ FREE for PhilHealth members
✔️ Available nationwide

Let’s continue supporting the Newborn Screening Program for the benefit of all Filipino newborns and their families.

Ask your doctor, midwife, or nurse about newborn screening today!

24/09/2025

REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS NOW OPEN!
Limited slots available — don't miss your chance to run for a cause! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Join the Central Luzon Newborn Screening (NBS) Advocacy Run 2025 and help raise awareness for the life-saving benefits of early screening for newborns.

Date: October 4, 2025
Location: CDC Clark, Pampanga
Distances: 10 KM | 5 KM | 3 KM
General Public Race Kit: Race shirt + Bib ONLY

Register now before slots run out:
https://smoke10events.myruntime.com/register/central-luzon-nbs-run-2025

🚨 Registration for the General Public IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Limited slots available—act fast!

🏃‍♂️𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗨𝗭𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 (𝗡𝗕𝗦) 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
📅 October 4, 2025
📍 CDC Clark, Pampanga
📏 10 KM, 5 KM, 3 KM
🎽 Kits for General Public: Race shirt and bib ONLY

📝 Register now:
https://smoke10events.myruntime.com/register/central-luzon-nbs-run-2025

18/09/2025

We are proud to announce that the following councils/institutions have officially granted CPD units for our upcoming National Convention.

15/09/2025

The Department of Health (DOH) has released a circular in support of the 23rd National Newborn Screening Convention.

Date: October 16–17, 2025
Venue: Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel

Attendance of concerned personnel shall be on Official Business or Official Time as per DOH Department Order No. 2007-0053.https://newbornscreening.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DOH-MEMO-CIRCULAR.pdf

Send a message to learn more

15/09/2025

Please be advised that registration for this year's National Convention is now officially CLOSED. Should additional slots become available, announcements will be posted on this page.

For inquiries regarding the status or confirmation of your registration, kindly email newbornscreeningconvention@gmail.com. Please note that there may be a delay in sending confirmations due to the high volume of transactions. We appreciate your understanding.

12/09/2025