The COVID-19 Achievement Report chronicles the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) response to the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2021. At the forefront of the country’s response to emerging infectious diseases, both in terms of laboratory and patient care services, the first cases of COVID-19 were admitted at the Institute, and other hospitals follow continue reading : RITM COVID-19 Achievement Report
The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) through its Communication and Engagement Office proudly presents the RITM Achievement Report encompassing the years 2016 to 2018. This report documents the culmination of the Institute’s combined efforts to deliver its mandate and strategic commitments in the last three years. Since its establishment, RITM has been designated to continue reading : RITM Achievement Report 2016-2018
The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) through its Communication and Engagement Office recently launched RITM’s Achievement Report encompassing year 2011 to 2015. RITM Director Dr. Socorro P. Lupisan proudly stated that the Institute has “surpassed [its] mandate forged in 1981, with achievements that have given [RITM] local and international recognitions.” Covering five years of continue reading : RITM launches Achievement Report for 2011-2015
“[The year 2011] marks the 30th anniversary of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) of the Department of Health. It is with great pride and honour to present the institute’s accomplishments since it was inaugurated on April 23, 1981. This Coffee Table Book serves as one of the testimonies to the outcome and impact continue reading : 30th Anniversary (1981-2011) Coffee Table Book
Since its establishment in 1981, the RITM has made significant contributions in the fight against infectious diseases. This biennial report highlights RITM’s accomplishments for the years of 1995 and 1996, including its research initiatives and successful collaborative programs. Download RITM Annual Report 1995-1996
Nineteen ninety two (1992) was a year of challenges and opportunities for RITM. Its research agenda widened, with new emphasis given to research work which are immediately applicable to improving the health of the Filipino people. Download RITM Annual Report 1992
As a government agency, the RITM is constantly reminded that its existence and continued operation depend, to a great extent, on political and economic forces in its external environment. Like most public institutions, RITM felt the disastrous effects of various calamities which plagued the country in 1990. Despite the resulting resource constrains, RITM rose to continue reading : 1990 Annual Report
Towards the end of first quarter of the year 1988, the Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) between the governments of Japan and the Philippines was culminated after more than seven years of successful implementation. Under the TCP, twenty-one Filipinos were trained in Japan to augment RITM’s existing laboratory capabilities. Download RITM Annual Report 1988
“[1987] was a year of transitions and truces, of forward-looking health policies, and information inundation.” – Mediadora C. Saniel, MD, FPCP (RITM Director 1987) Download RITM Annual Report 1987
In 1986, the leadership of the Department of Health vigorously asserted that health research should directly impact in the operations and services of the Department. This Annual Report presents the findings of the institute’s broad spectrum of research activities in infectious diseases in 1986. Download RITM Annual Report 1986