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<strong>RITM 42<sup>nd</sup> Research Forum spotlights new studies on COVID-19, Schisto, RSV, and Rhinovirus</strong>
RITM 42nd Research Forum spotlights new studies on COVID-19, Schisto, RSV, and Rhinovirus
Posted on  by Anel Azel Dimaano
As part of its routine anniversary activities, the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) through its Research and Innovation Office...  Read More
Tuesday, 9 May 2023

NTRL conducts 1st TOT on Sputum Smear Microscopy of 2023
NTRL conducts 1st TOT on Sputum Smear Microscopy of 2023
Posted on  by Allenor R. Enciso
The National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory (NTRL), through its Learning and Development Section (LDS) conducted its first Training of Trainers on...  Read More
Friday, 31 March 2023

<strong>EU visits RITM for CBRN Project 81</strong>
EU visits RITM for CBRN Project 81
Posted on  by Anel Azel Dimaano
The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) was recently visited by the European Union (EU) Chemical, Biological, Biological, Radiological, and...  Read More
Friday, 31 March 2023

<strong>RITM Live zeroes in on the importance of early prevention and treatment for Tuberculosis</strong>
RITM Live zeroes in on the importance of early prevention and treatment for Tuberculosis
Posted on  by Ma. Patricia M. Lansang
The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), through its RITM Live: Ask the Expert series, zero in on the importance...  Read More
Friday, 31 March 2023

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38,276,946
Global Update – Covid-19

Globally, 38,276,946 cases of COVID-19 were reported from December 2020 to January 29, 2021. All regions reported a decline in new cases except the Western Pacific Region. This downward trend is largely attributed to relative reductions in case incidence in several countries that contributed the highest numbers in recent months. During the same period, around 722,643 deaths have been reported. Europe, South-East Asia and Western Pacific regions showed a decrease in new deaths compared to last week.
2566
MERS-CoV Lab-Confirmed Cases

Report as of 26 February 2021 (Source: Global Alert and Response WHO)
3297
Ebola Outbreak Confirmed Cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Since the start of the epidemic, the cumulative number of cases is 3416, of which 3297 are confirmed and 119 probable. In total, there were 2240 deaths (2121 confirmed and 119 probable) and 1142 healed.
862
H5N1 Reported Confirmed Case Worldwide Since 2003

H5N1 Reported Confirmed Case Worldwide Since 2003
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