The Sorok Uni Foundation Inc., in partnership with the RITM Dermatology Department, conducted a medical mission and leprosy awareness program in Pandacan, Manila on May 07, 2022. Together with various agencies, RITM Dermatologists provided free medical care, check-up, and consultation to 294 members of the community and served as resource persons during the seminar on continue reading : RITM, Sorok Uni Foundation conduct medical mission in Pandacan
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) through its Communication and Engagement Office (CEO) aired the second episode of RITM Live: Ask the Expert series with Dermatology chief, Dr. Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel on February 28, 2022 via Facebook Live in the official RITM Facebook page. In line with Leprosy Control Week, the episode focused on continue reading : RITM Live tackles Leprosy and other skin concerns
Learn how treating Leprosy with 24 blister packs can significantly reduce its relapse rate
Hansen Disease, more commonly known as “Leprosy”, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a slow-multiplying bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. It mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, mucosa of upper respiratory tract, and the eyes. Download the Hansen Disease Fact Sheet here. WATCH: Hansen Disease Online Training Video RITM Dermatology Clinic: (02) 842-6282
“Kasi syempre pag ganito…hindi maiwasan na pandirihan ka. Kahit nga sa sasakyan ka eh, kung ikaw sumakay ng jeep, iiwasan ka. (Because of this, it can’t be avoided that you’d be detested. Even in public transportation, if you ride the jeepney, people would avoid you.)” *Jane can’t help but tear up as she recounts the continue reading : Leprosy: A Biblical Disease (or so we thought)