TBPeople Philippines team and President Mrs. Eloisa Zepeda-Teng, was honored to attend the 6th Dr. Thelma Tupasi Memorial Lecture at Makati Medical City Hospital. It honored the late Dr. Thelma Tupasi whose legacy will live on by continuing the fight against TB. A visionary leader, Dr. Tupasi had been renowned as an expert in infectious diseases, whose work strived to enhance TB diagnosis, treatment, and patient care not only in the Philippines but also throughout the region.…

TBpeople Philippines takes pride in their attendance at the recent FujiFilm turn-over ceremony of the FDR Xair donation, a state-of-the-art digital X-ray instrument in the Philippines against tuberculosis. Such an activity is a new mark that signals the strong efforts to step up the diagnosis and treatment of this medical condition. With a perfect synergy with the Japan Ambassador to the Philippines, it will also see the formal handing over of this high-end equipment to the DOH and will be an embodiment of global collaboration in battling TB.…

TBPeople Philippines is proud to have been part of the Media Orientation on Tuberculosis in the Philippines, an important initiative organized by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders. With the powerful theme ‘Puksain Natin ang TB!’ (Let’s End TB!), this event served as a platform to enhance awareness, strengthen collaboration, and rally support for the fight against tuberculosis in the country.

The media orientation united key stakeholders, advocates, and media representatives to better understand tuberculosis (TB) as an urgent public health issue.…

TBPeople Philippines conducted a tuberculosis (TB) orientation session for barangay health workers and officials of San Narciso, Pangasinan emphasizing that education is the cornerstone in the fight against TB. The initiative aimed to provide vital updates on TB, reinforce TBPeople’s mission and vision, and introduce plans to establish a local chapter in San Narciso. By empowering the community with essential knowledge and resources, TBPeople Philippines hopes to foster a more resilient and TB-free community.…

Santa Rita, Pampanga, continues to set a shining example of community health management. Through effective collaboration with the 10 Barangays, TBPeople Philippines has joined an Active Case Finding (ACF) initiative to identify and address tuberculosis (TB) cases early. This partnership demonstrates the power of local governance in prioritizing health and encouraging active engagement at the grassroots level.

The ACF activities involved coordinated efforts across barangays, aiming to screen residents, raise TB awareness, and ensure timely referrals for those in need of treatment.…

TBPeople Philippines conducted a successful courtesy call with the Municipality of Santa Rita, Pampanga, led by Hon. Engr. Arthur L. Salalila. The meeting served as a platform to introduce TBPeople Philippines’ mission and vision in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and to discuss plans for establishing a local association and patient support group in the area.

Present at the meeting were key healthcare officials, including Dr. Vincent Bryan Viscayno from the Municipal Health Office and Public Health Nurse Madelene Joy M.…

TBPeople Philippines paid a courtesy call to Hon. Johnny A. Sambo, Mayor of the Municipality of Santo Tomas, Pampanga. The visit aimed to introduce the organization’s mission and vision, with a focus on ending tuberculosis and improving the lives of individuals affected by this disease.

During the meeting, TBPeople Philippines presented its key programs and initiatives designed to support the national goal of eliminating TB as a public health concern. One of the central topics of discussion was the establishment of a patient support group in Santo Tomas.…

TBpeople Philippines recently had the opportunity to participate in the Abbott | HIV and Tuberculosis Symposium, held at Novotel Manila Araneta Center. The event brought together leading experts in infectious diseases to discuss advancements in HIV and TB care, and the need for collaborative approaches to address these intertwined epidemics in the Philippines. Here are the key highlights from the symposium.

Keynote Address by Dr. Albert Francis Edralin Domingo, the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health, delivered the keynote speech, focusing on the current status of the Department of Health (DOH) and future plans to enhance TB and HIV collaboration.…

A major key moment on pursuit of potential collaboration was reached when representatives from the TBpeople Philippines Organization were welcomed by the leadership team of Macare Medicals, consisting of Mr. Florizel “Flor” De Pano (President), Patrick Los Baños (Head of Admin & Special Projects), and Ryan N. Aben (Business Manager). The meeting took place at Macare’s impressive 14-storey building, where the TBpeople Philippines team was given a comprehensive tour of the facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories and event spaces.…

In early October 2024, the TBPeople Philippines team began their journey in Central Luzon (Bulacan and Pampanga), Ilocos Region (La Union and Pangasinan), and National Capital Region (Manila). Their mission focused on introducing the organization to the regions and organizing various activities, including TB awareness campaigns, TB educational and workplace programs, and media engagements. Through these efforts, the organization aimed to equip individuals with the knowledge needed for early detection, encourage proper care and address the stigma often associated with TB, ultimately nurturing a more supportive environment for those affected by the disease.…