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COALITION FOR THE ELIMINATION OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS-PHILIPPINES, INC. Programs and Activities 2013
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Coalition for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis-Philippines, Inc.
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COALITION FOR THE ELIMINATION OF
LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS-PHILIPPINES, INC.
Programs and Activities
2013
ABOUT US
The Coalition for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis-Philippines, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization
that works for the control and elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis for 10 years already. Recently, CELF-
Philippines, Inc. has expanded to include two more Neglected Tropical Diseases: Schistosomiasis and Soil
Transmitted Helminthiasis. Soon the coalition will be adapting a new name- CCELF & NTD or Coalition for the
Control and Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis and Neglected Tropical Diseases.
BOARD MEMBERS and STAFF
Dr. Jaime Galvez-Tan
Mr. Dennis Romerick Tuazon
Ms. Paz Rostrata
Chairman Treasurer Board Member
Dr. Irma Asuncion
Vice-Chairman Prof. Ma. Lourdes Amarillo Mr. Robert Lane
Internal Affairs Board Member Board Member
Dr. Vicente Belizario, Jr.
Vice-Chairman Dr. Mary Ann Ladia Ms. Pauline Camille
External Affairs Board Member Baladjay
Executive Officer
Dir. Grace Marie Pascua Dr. Leda Hernandez Ms. Lizette Lee Yam
Secretary Board Member Admin. Assistant
LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS, SCHISTOSOMIASIS
AND SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTHIASIS
3 parasitic diseases endemic among the poorest of the poor Lymphatic Filariasis is the 2nd leading cause of permanent disability. LF is
a result of larval infection through mosquito bite. Currently there are 31 provinces endemic of LF.
Schistosomiasis is prevalent in 28 provinces. It is acquired through skin penetration by exposure to larval infested freshwater.
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis happens when a person ingests infected human feces and is found nationwide.
7 Neglected Tropical Diseases
in the Philippines
Lymphatic Filariasis Schistosomiasis Soil Transmitted
Helminthiasis Food and Waterborne
Diseases Leprosy Rabies Malaria
NATIONAL MAGNITUDE OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS
*red area=endemic areas
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS (WHO 2010)
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF SCHISTOSOMA JAPONICUM IN THE PHILIPPINES Red spots=hot spots
SPREADING INFECTION?
SPREADING SOLUTION
Our Programs:
-Coalition Building
-Research
-Advocacy and Social
Mobilization -Information Technology
-Disability Management
-Capability Building
COALITION BUILDING
CELF-Philippines, Inc. believes that strengthening Local Government Units is the key to control and eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases in the country. Without the support and engagement of the province, there will be no full implementation of strategies among stakeholders and partners.
COMPONENTS: -Training of community health care workers -Disability management -Technical support and monitoring -Environmental sanitation development
EXISTING COALITIONS
QUEZON PROVINCE
MISAMIS
OCCIDENTAL
SARANGANI
SULU
SURIGAO DEL NORTE
SULTAN KUDARAT
RESEARCH
Piloting this year, CELF-
Philippines, Inc. will be
conducting research on the ff.
topics:
-Factors affecting high or low MDA coverage for Schistosomiasis
-NTD prevalence among indigenous communities
-STH/Schistosomiasis incidence
pre and post Toilet and Water
Facility Project
**MDA-Mass Drug Administration
ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL MOBILIZATION
Yearly National Forum
Mini Forum (inter local coalition)
Youth Discussion Group and Involvement
Volunteering Opportunities
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Philippine Health Information System (PHIS) for Neglected Tropical Diseases -a database system to
classify, gather, and update census and entries for NTDs
CELF-PHILIPPINES,
INC. provides training and
assisted monitoring for
community health workers
to utilize the program both
for stand-alone and web
based versions.
DISABILITY MANAGEMENT
-Hydrocelectomy Mission -Disability management pack -LF disability management training SPECIAL PROGRAM -Water and Toilet Facility
CAPABILITY BUILDING
-Speaker’s Bureau: Training of coalition members and local representatives to address media inquiries on Neglected Tropical Diseases -Indigenous People training on information technology and records management -Community health care workers and medical technologists’ training and seminar on NTD updates -Youth team building and organizational management training
Contact Information:
3rd Flr. Building 14, Infectious Disease Office, Department of Health, San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila Email: [email protected] Tel. no: 651-7800 loc 1725 Mobile no: 639153296997/639165626614
