Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

04/09/2026

BE PART OF RITM.

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) is hiring for contract of service and project-based positions! For more details about the positions and requirements, visit https://ritm.gov.ph/careers-2/

If you think you are a good fit for any of these posted positions, access the recruitment forms at bit.ly/RITMHRForms

Once accomplished, email the requirements to [email protected]

You may apply until 08 September 2026.

Note: Only those with complete submissions will be processed.
We hope to see you soon!

01/09/2026

📣 CALLING ALL NURSES AND ALLIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS! 📣

Are you equipped to handle snakebite emergencies? Join us for an essential training program designed to elevate your critical care and emergency response skills!

The RITM Nursing Department proudly invites you to “Bite Smart, Act Fast: Improving Outcomes in Snakebite Envenomation: From Recognition to Recovery: Excellence in Snakebite Care for Nurses.”

Mark your calendars:
🗓️ Date: November 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: RITM Auditorium
💵 Registration Fee: ₱1,500
✅ CPD Units Applied!

📌 HOW TO REGISTER:
1️⃣ Simply scan the QR code found in the poster OR register directly via this link: https://bit.ly/4zeuwLp
2️⃣ Upon accomplishment of the registration form, your pre-registration will be verified. Kindly wait for a confirmation email from the Nursing Department - Learning and Development Unit (or RITM Nursing LDI).
3️⃣ Important: Only proceed to payment after you have received this official confirmation email.

Hurry! Slots are limited. We will only be accepting the first 40 participants strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Got questions? Reach out to us via:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (02) 8807-263 to 37 loc. 610

29/08/2026

Sa patuloy na pagbuhos ng malakas na ulan dahil sa , maraming komunidad ang kasalukuyang nakakaranas ng pagbaha.

Palala ng DOH, ang tubig-baha ay maaaring nakontamina ng ihi ng mga infected na hayop, tulad ng daga, na sanhi ng Leptospirosis.

Kung ikaw ay lumusong o na-expose sa baha, may sugat man o wala, magpakonsulta agad sa pinakamalapit na Health Center o YAKAP Clinic upang malaman kung kailangan mo ng doxycycline prophylaxis.

DOH: ‘WAG MALIGO O MAGLARO SA BAHA, NAKAMAMATAY ANG LEPTOSPIROSIS

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28/08/2026

The Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program (ARSP) Accreditation 2026-2027 Cycle Application ends today!

Aerobic bacteriology laboratories shall apply via https://accreditation.arsp.com.ph/ until 5 PM today. Via the online registration portal, laboratories must fill out the online application form and submit electronic copies of the required documents.

For updates on requirements, process, and applicable fees, please visit https://arsp.com.ph/ and https://ritm.gov.ph/

For concerns or clarifications, please email [email protected] / [email protected] or call (632) 88099763 | (632) 88072631/32/37 loc. 243/ 241.

27/08/2026

DOH: PROTEKTAHAN ANG SARILI LABAN SA DENGUE

Hindi lang kapaligiran ang dapat protektahan—simulan din sa sarili!

Iwasan ang kagat ng lamok sa pamamagitan ng pagsusuot ng damit na nakatakip sa balat, paggamit ng mosquito repellent, at pag-iwas sa mga lugar na maraming lamok.

Kasabay nito, huwag kalimutang gawin ang 4Ts—Taob, Taktak, Tuyo, Takip upang mabawasan ang mga lugar na maaaring pamugaran ng lamok.

Protektahan ang sarili, pamilya, at komunidad. Sama-sama tayong kontra dengue!

27/08/2026

BE PART OF RITM.

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) is hiring for permanent positions! For more details about the positions and requirements, visit https://ritm.gov.ph/careers-2/

If you think you are a good fit for any of these posted positions, access the recruitment forms at bit.ly/RITMHRForms

Once accomplished, email the requirements to [email protected]

You may apply until 06 September 2026.
Note: Only those with complete submissions will be processed.
We hope to see you soon!

27/08/2026

📢 CALLING ALL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS IN BLOOD SERVICE FACILITIES!🔬

Registration is OFFICIALLY OPEN for the HIV and Other Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTI) Testing Proficiency Training (Full Course & Refresher Course).

📅 FULL COURSE – HYBRID SCHEDULE

Batch 1

💻 Online: October 21–23, 2026

🤝 Face-to-Face: October 26–28, 2026

Batch 2

💻 Online: October 21–23, 2026

🤝 Face-to-Face: October 28–30, 2026

📝 HOW TO REGISTER

Secure your slot by emailing your Letter of Intent to:
📧 [email protected]

Please address your letter to:
Vladimir C. Sianghio, MD, DPSP
Head, Transfusion Transmissible Infections – National Reference Laboratory, Pathology Department

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your knowledge and testing proficiency. Tag your fellow MedTechs below! 👇

27/08/2026

DOH: MAGPAKONSULTA MUNA BAGO UMINOM NG DOXYCYCLINE KONTRA LEPTOSPIROSIS

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27/08/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 | 𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗠 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Researchers from the DOH–Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) Immunology Department presented a diverse portfolio of schistosomiasis research at the 11th Asian Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (ACTMP), held in conjunction with the 96th Annual Conference of the Philippine Society of Parasitology (PSPCon) from June 8 to 12, 2026.

✒ Hans Webster P. Labordo, Science Research Specialist I, Immunology Department

📸 Ralph N. Aniceto, MD, RITM Palo Satellite Laboratory

26/08/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: 𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗠 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Immunology Department of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) in its capacity as the National Reference Laboratory for Schistosomiasis (Schisto NRL) conducted the Competency-Based Training Program on Integrated Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Schistosomiasis from July 14 to 16, 2026, at the Department of Health (DOH) Region XI Collaboration Center in Davao City.

✒ Hans Webster P. Labordo, Science Research Specialist I, RITM Immunology Department

📸 DOH Davao Region
📸 Ralph N. Aniceto, MD, RITM Palo Satellite Laboratory