Health Updates Webinar #268 “Malusog na Sanggol! Universal Healthcare Upstream Thinking in Pediatric Care”

The University of the Philippines,
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health,
and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine,
would like to invite you to attend this webinar!

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Webinar #268
January 9, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Malusog na Sanggol! Universal Healthcare Upstream Thinking in Pediatric Care

Presenter:
DR. EDILBERTO B. GARCIA, JR.
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
UP – Philippine General Hospital

Reactor:
DR. LEONILA F. DANS
Pediatrician and Clinical Epidemiologist
Institute of Clinical Epidemiologist, National Institutes of Health
University of the Philippines Manila

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Webinar #268
January 9, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Malusog na Sanggol! Universal Healthcare Upstream Thinking in Pediatric Care

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Philippine healthcare system, the arrival of 2026 marks a pivotal juncture for the operationalization of Universal Health Care. As we navigate the complexities of the UHC law, the paradigm of pediatric health is undergoing a fundamental transformation, shifting from a hospital-centric model toward a robust, longitudinal framework of ambulatory care. This transition necessitates an interdisciplinary approach that aligns clinical excellence with systemic health equity. We are pleased to invite you to an executive-level webinar designed to bridge the gap between policy mandates and frontline clinical practice. This session will feature a distinguished panel of pediatricians who will provide critical updates on the current state of pediatric ambulatory care and the strategic integration of primary care provider networks within the Filipino community.

In our first episode for 2026, we will focus on the clinical and administrative evolutions that define our current era of health service delivery. We will elucidate the latest clinical practice guidelines for prevalent morbidities, such as pediatric community-acquired pneumonia and the 2026 “Chikiting Ligtas” supplemental immunization activities aimed at mitigating epidemiological surges in measles and rubella. We will also discuss pharmacological stewardship and the role of preventative diagnostics in early-stage disease detection, particularly within the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, which is a critical window for addressing the national challenge of childhood stunting. Beyond clinical protocols, we will also try to look at the 2026 PhilHealth benefit expansions and the “Zero Balance Billing” directives that have redefined financial risk protection for the Filipino family.

Our main speaker is the Chairperson of the UP-PGH Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Edilberto B. Garcia, Jr. Our reactor is Dr. Leonila F. Dans, who is a pediatrician and clinical epidemiologist from the UP-NIH Institute of Clinical Epidemiology.

Join us to learn how to ensure that patients transition seamlessly from initial contact to specialized care without the burden of out-of-pocket expenses. Together, we can stop preventable deaths.