“[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

In 1985, RITM completed 20 research projects which resulted to field testing of control measures in ARI, diarrheal diseases, schistosomiasis, malaria, and leprosy. This Annual Report presents the findings of the institute’s research activities in infectious diseases in 1985. Download RITM Annual Report 1985

The year 1984 saw the completion of a number of RITM’s research projects, and expansion of its facilities. This report highlights the Institute’s breakthroughs, newly discovered technologies and innovations, thrusted in its commitment to provide solutions to health problems. Download RITM Annual Report 1984