Newborn Screening Center-NIH

08/05/2026

NSC-NIH joins the global community in celebrating International Thalassaemia Day!

In the Philippines, many remain unaware that they carry the Thalassaemia gene or live without a proper diagnosis until complications arise.

Today, we turn the spotlight on every "unseen" individual. Let’s bridge the gap in diagnosis and care so that no Filipino living with thalassaemia is left behind.

28/04/2026

📣ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
Please be advised that the center will have NO PURCHASE ORDER TRANSACTIONS on May 1, 2026 (Labor Day, Friday).

Same day pick-up transactions will resume on May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) as the NSC Admin will observe an Alternative Work Arrangement on May 4, 2026 (Monday)

Sample acceptance and laboratory processing remains UNINTERRUPTED throughout the specified dates.

Kindly refer to Notice 26-03.1 sent to your registered email address. Thank you.

17/04/2026

📣ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Please be advised that the center will be closed on
April 24, 2026 (Friday).

NSC-NIH will be participating in the NSC Summit and Strategic Alignment and Development Workshop.

Regular operations resume on April 27, 2026, Monday.

Kindly refer to Notice 26-04.3 sent to your registered email address. Thank you.

15/04/2026

📢 Calling all our NSFs! 📢

Join our Viber group to get real-time information and updates from the Center!

Tap the link below to join the community, pin the chat, and stay connected with us

09/03/2026

Lenten Season Schedule for 2026. Please plan your transactions accordingly.

You may also check your emails for a copy of the notice.

26/02/2026

In celebration of the National Rare Disease Week, join us for an informative and timely discussion on rare diseases and newborn screening.

HEALTH UPDATES WEBINAR #275
Rare Disease: Safe ba ang Anak Ko?

Featuring insights on Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), Pompe Disease, and Osteogenesis Imperfecta
February 27, 2026 (Friday)
12:00 NN – 1:00 PM
Our featured speaker, Dr. Ebner Bon Maceda, Director of the Institute of Human Genetics, National Institutes of Health, UP Manila, will help us better understand these rare conditions, the importance of early detection, and how families can be supported through proper care and newborn screening.

Together, let’s raise awareness, promote early diagnosis, and strengthen support for individuals and families affected by rare diseases.

Register now: bit.ly/HealthUpdatesWebinar275
Let’s continue working toward equity, awareness, and hope for every Filipino family. 💙💛

In celebration of the National Rare Disease Week, join us for an informative and timely discussion on rare diseases and newborn screening.

HEALTH UPDATES WEBINAR #275
Rare Disease: Safe ba ang Anak Ko?
Featuring insights on Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), Pompe Disease, and Osteogenesis Imperfecta

February 27, 2026 (Friday)
12:00 NN – 1:00 PM

Our featured speaker, Dr. Ebner Bon Maceda, Director of the Institute of Human Genetics, National Institutes of Health, UP Manila, will help us better understand these rare conditions, the importance of early detection, and how families can be supported through proper care and newborn screening.

Together, let’s raise awareness, promote early diagnosis, and strengthen support for individuals and families affected by rare diseases.

Register now: bit.ly/HealthUpdatesWebinar275

Let’s continue working toward equity, awareness, and hope for every Filipino family. 💙💛

23/02/2026

The Newborn Screening Center - NIH supports the National Rare Disease Week happening this week

In the Philippines, the last week of February is more than just a date on the calendar—it is a dedicated time to honor, support, and help raise the voices for those living with a .

We are proud to stand alongside the Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders, UP Manila IHG-NIH, VYLH-Philippines, and our fellow Newborn Screening Centers in this vital mission.

16/02/2026

We are inviting everyone to join this year's observance of National Rare Disease Week Philippines and Rare Disease Day on February 22-28, 2026
The Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders Incorporated, together with the University of the Philippines Manila Institute of Human Genetics - NIH, Newborn Screening Reference Center, Newborn Screening Centers, and Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health - Philippines, invites volunteers, advocates, organizations, and agencies to join the annual celebration of National Rare Disease Week (NRDW). In the Philippines, the last week of February is dedicated to people living with a .

On February 22-28, the country will be observing the 17th National Rare Disease Week with the theme, “More than You can Imagine.” Around the globe, there are more than 300 million people living with a rare disease and approximately 6000 types of rare conditions. By sharing their stories, promoting awareness, and supporting their cause, we uplift the rare disease community – a community that is diverse but united in purpose.
Together, we can create a brighter future for Filipinos living with a rare disease beyond what we can imagine.
Download NRDW 2026 campaign materials at https://bit.ly/NRDWmaterials

We are inviting everyone to join this year's observance of National Rare Disease Week Philippines and Rare Disease Day on February 22-28, 2026

The Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders Incorporated, together with the University of the Philippines Manila Institute of Human Genetics - NIH, Newborn Screening Reference Center, Newborn Screening Centers, and Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health - Philippines, invites volunteers, advocates, organizations, and agencies to join the annual celebration of National Rare Disease Week (NRDW). In the Philippines, the last week of February is dedicated to people living with a .

On February 22-28, the country will be observing the 17th National Rare Disease Week with the theme, “More than You can Imagine.” Around the globe, there are more than 300 million people living with a rare disease and approximately 6000 types of rare conditions. By sharing their stories, promoting awareness, and supporting their cause, we uplift the rare disease community – a community that is diverse but united in purpose.

Together, we can create a brighter future for Filipinos living with a rare disease beyond what we can imagine.

Download NRDW 2026 campaign materials at https://bit.ly/NRDWmaterials

16/02/2026

📣Please be informed that the Newborn Screening Center – NIH (NSC-NIH) will be observing the holiday on February 17, 2026 (Chinese New Year), Tuesday.

1. PURCHASE ORDER (PO) processing to resume on February 18, 2026 (Wednesday). All PO received beyond the cut off on Monday (Feb16, 2026), will be processed on the next working day. Please plan accordingly.

2. PAYMENT: NIH Cashier will have no operations on the same dates. Payments can be made through ONCOLL deposit at any Landbank branches or online using the Landbank LINKBIZ facility (see attached file). Please be warned of scammers pretending to be NSC-NIH staff offering promos requesting payments through GCASH. Refer to Notice 23-08.3 (Reminder on the Accepted Modes of Payment for ENBS Kits) for reference.

3. Courier: Kindly coordinate directly to the courier for booking of pick-up of ENBS blood samples and request of pouches and waybills.

4. Results: Individual and Summary hard copies will be released via courier until February 16, 2026 (Monday) and will resume on February 18, 2026 (Wednesday).

For inquiries, clarifications or courier concerns, you may reach us at our trunk line numbers (02) 83760962, 83760964, 83760965, or 83760967. You may also inquire through mobile number 09285060961 or email us at nsc-nih-list@up.edu.ph.

You may also check your registered email address for the announcement. 📩

03/02/2026

ATTENTION: Check Your Newborn Screening (NBS) Filter Cards! 🩸

Heads up Partners!

Do a quick inventory sweep. We have a batch of NBS filter cards approaching their expiry.

What you need to do:
✅CHECK YOUR STOCKS: Look at the expiry date on the absorbent part of your current NBS cards.

FIFO (First-In, First-Out): Move all cards expiring 31 May 2026 to the front of your inventory. If you have newer stock (ending in 2027 or later), keep them at the back. Use the May 2026 cards first!

‼️Bawal gamitin ang Out-dated Cards (ODC). Expired cards can affect blood absorption, leading to invalid results and unnecessary re-testing for newborns.

Check your kits today, okay? 👌

23/10/2025

[JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT IHG]

The Newborn Screening Center of the Institute of Human Genetics - NIH is looking for:
• One (1) Senior Programmer

Area of Assignment: Newborn Screening Center, UP Ayalaland Technohub, QC

For interested applicants, kindly accomplish the IHG Application Form and send the following requirements* via email to mdcuenca@up.edu.ph or personally submit them to Ms. Marian Nanales at UP Manila NIH Bldg., Room 203.
Link for IHG Application form: https://forms.gle/znNH6L6kHzxbUgpc7
We welcome all interested and qualified applicants regardless of their s*x, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. Our organization strictly adheres to the Equal Employment Opportunity Principle (EEOP).
*Only applicants with complete requirements will be entertained.