Clinical trials are critical to the development of new drugs and vaccines to control infectious diseases. RITM conducts clinical trials to provide technical information which can help decision makers assess the safe and effective use of these interventions in public health. These trials are done in compliance with international ethical regulations and good clinical practice. continue reading : Understanding Clinical Trials
March 9, 2018 | Manila, Philippines — RITM, in partnership with the Siyasik PH team, conducted SalinSiyensiya, a media engagement activity with the aims of shedding light on the science behind the conduct of clinical trials to prevent further misunderstandings and spread of misinformation to the public. The development of any new drug or vaccine continue reading : PRESS RELEASE: RITM appeals to mainstream media for help in educating public and clarifying misconceptions against clinical researches
19 JANUARY 2018 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) is a research arm of the Department of Health for public health research. RITM was established in 1981 thru Executive Order No. 674 s. 1981 with the following functions: Undertake research activities in the diagnosis, control and prevention of tropical diseases continue reading : RITM Press Statement Related to its Conduct of Scientific Researches and Clinical Trials