DOH pushes newborn screening vs rare diseases

With the maternal mortality ratio declining by only 45 percent since 1990 according to World Health Organization’s current health index, expanded newborn screening (ENBS) is being campaigned by different groups in celebration of National Rare Disease Month this February.

Information and education campaigns about rare disease awareness are used by the Department of Health (DOH) and other concerned agencies, to inform and educate the public to address maternal and rare diseases in the country and to reduce mortality rate on children.