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RITM

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) is the Philippines' primary COVID-19 testing site and a key institution focused on research and manufacturing human biologicals; it recently faced budget cuts and absorption into a proposed CDC, raising concerns about overlapping mandates with a new Virology and Vaccine Institute.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, August 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM

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Recent developments on RITM

Sat, August 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM

DOH opens fast lanes for leptospirosis treatment

The Department of Health (DOH) has established "Leptospirosis Fast Lanes" in 19 select hospitals nationwide to expedite consultation and treatment for individuals potentially exposed to leptospirosis.

Mon, August 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Iloilo man dies from suspected meningococcemia

A 58-year-old man in Miagao, Iloilo has died due to suspected meningococcemia, prompting health authorities to trace close contacts.

Wed, June 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM

First mpox case confirmed in Agusan del Sur after travel from Davao City

Agusan del Sur has confirmed the first mpox case in the Caraga region, a patient who had recently traveled from Davao City.

Thu, May 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Mandaue, Eastern Visayas log suspected mpox cases

Mandaue City's City Health Office confirmed a suspected case of mpox in a 39-year-old male with no recent travel history outside Cebu, who developed skin lesions.

Wed, May 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Iloilo confirms two mpox cases, steps up surveillance

Iloilo City and the Iloilo Province have confirmed one laboratory case of mpox each, leading to intensified surveillance and contact tracing efforts.

Mon, May 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM

DA-NIR assures public on glanders amid Siquijor testing

The Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) has assured the public that there is no need to worry about glanders, emphasizing that the disease is curable, even as they await laboratory results to confirm its suspected presence in Siquijor province.

Sat, May 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM

RITM

Latest Stories

DOH opens fast lanes for leptospirosis treatment

Iloilo man dies from suspected meningococcemia

First mpox case confirmed in Agusan del Sur after travel from Davao City

Mandaue, Eastern Visayas log suspected mpox cases

Iloilo confirms two mpox cases, steps up surveillance

DA-NIR assures public on glanders amid Siquijor testing

Laguna factory worker dies of rabies after missing vaccine doses

Zamboanga Sibugay records first mpox case in 3-year-old girl

Tolentino pushes for Virology Institute to combat African Swine Fever

DOH to repurpose P152M worth of ultra-low temperature freezers