BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY - The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. and the Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis, held a Science Policy and Information Forum on Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination on 20 June 2022 via Zoom and Facebook Live.
The virtual forum aimed to present the strategic enhancements and necessary activities for the Philippines to attain the TB elimination targets, particularly during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. Experts and leaders were invited to substantiate the discussion on (1) current TB epidemiology and TB elimination goals, (2) government and private sector collaboration in the Philippine TB Elimination Program, and (3) the way forward for the country’s TB program.
Bicutan, Taguig City – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) held a Science Policy and Information Forum on Bird Flu last 18 May 2022.
Recurrence of Avian flu (H5N6) outbreak in the Philippines was confirmed by the Bureau of Animal Industry on July 10, 2020 in a commercial layer farm in Pampanga, and in Rizal on August 20, 2020 in a backyard farm of 500 head free-range chicken and 300 ducks. On January 8, 2021, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) declared that the Philippines is now free of the last remaining A (H5N6) strain of Avian influenza. Sadly, on March 8, 2022, 8 confirmed new Bird flu outbreaks have been recorded from the southern part of Luzon involving 2,000 quails and ducks. In addition to this, bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed in Pampanga, Bulacan and Laguna.
Because of these recent Bird flu outbreaks and also that the disease is of public health concern, this webinar is important in finding out what preventive measures have already been undertaken here and abroad to control the spread and recurrence of avian influenza.
BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY - The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. and the Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis, will be organizing a Science Policy and Information Forum on Tuberculosis Elimination on 20 June 2022, 9:00 AM - 12:00 NN via Zoom.
Tuberculosis (TB) remains highly prevalent in the country. In particular, it is the eighth leading cause of death among the working age group. The infectious disease also has a significant impact on families and communities, as families become impoverished whenever a family member comes down with tuberculosis. At present, there is a continuing global effort for TB Elimination by 2030.