conceptualized through the Philippine Executive Order (EO) 674, authorizing the PhilippineDepartment of Health to establish a research facility within the country for health advancement and medical research. Through the efforts of theGovernment of Japan, the Japan International Cooperation Agen cy (JICA) provided partial financial grant to the agency in the construction of the RITM. In 1989, the RITM Center for Training in Tropical Infectious Diseases was established. The RITM is tasked by the Philippine Department of Healthand the Philippine Governmentto supervise, plan, and successfully implement research programs to prevent and to
The institute's primary function is to
conduct researches to prevent and to control occurring tropical and other infectious diseases in the country. This includes researches involving the advancement of vaccines and medications used by medical professionals, such as physicians, nurses and medical technologists, that they utilize whenever patients they handle are under the diagnosis and treatment of infectious and treatable and curable diseases. The institute also trains medical and health workers in order to be further educated in their fields in relation to the management of tropical infectious diseases. Formulation of plans and research projects involving biological products proposed and currently utilized by the Philippine Department of Healthare also
Research Institute for Tropical
MedicineGeographyLocation MuntinlupaCity, PhilippinesOrganisationCare system Public Tertiary; Philippine Health Insurance Corporati on (PhilHealth) accreditedHospital type SpecialistServicesStandards Department of Health (Philippines) Beds35SpecialtyTropical Infectious DiseasesHistoryFounded1989LinksWe bsitewww.ritm.gov.phLists Hospitals in Philippines
The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine was formally established
in 1981 with the signing of E.O. 674, authorizing the creation of a research facility under the Department of Health. This was funded by a grant-in-aid from the Government of Japan, administered through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The RITM is tasked with planning and implementing research programs for infectious and/or tropical diseases. In 1989, through another grantin-aid from the Japanese Government, the RITM Center for Training in Tropical Infectious Diseases was established for the expansion and integration of the RITM core facilities. In November 2000, the Biologicals Production Service (BPS) of the Department of Health was formally merged with the RITM. The history of BPS dates back in the 18thcentury under the Spanish Regime when King Charles IV sent a scientific mission to the Philippines. The objective of the mission was to look into the smallpox problem in the Philippines. The mission established the vaccine laboratory in the country with smallpox vaccine as the first product. The vaccine laboratory was later expanded to produce other vaccines as well as anti-sera. The merger of RITM and BPS gave rise to a more comprehensive and logical approach in the control of infectious and/or tropical diseases through research and biologicals production.
Undertake research activities in the diagnosis, control and
prevention of tropical diseases that are major causes of mortality and morbidity in the Philippines. Develop cost-effective strategies for the control of infectious/tropical diseases. Conduct clinical trials, according to accepted good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines, aimed at better understanding and control of tropical diseases. Conduct regular training courses for medical and paramedical personnel in the control of common tropical diseases in the country. Provide high quality tertiary care to both in-patients and out-patients suffering from tropical diseases included within the scope of the Institute's research activities. Participate in the technical cooperation programs with foreign government in research activities in the diagnosis, control and prevention of tropical diseases. Apply for, receive, and accept bequests, grants, and donation of funds, equipment, materials and services needed for the attainment of its objectives. Formulate plans of manufacturing of biological products for use of DOH Manufacture of vaccines and biological products for use of DOH Plan and execute research and development for the improvement of existing biological tests vaccines and anti-sera for human use according to accepted standards of current/certified good manufacturing practices (CGMP) Perform such other related activities as may be assigned by the Secretary of Health.
Research and Training
Thecore research facilitiesof RITM housed in a two-storey building and are designed for the diagnosis of infectious and tropical diseases. The Institute is equipped with ample technical support for the conduct of valid and reliable scientific investigations. It also has the equipment support need to undertake its varied research activities. The following are the research core laboratories: 1) monoclonal and cell culture; 2) immunofluorescence; 3) scanning and electron microscopy; 4) high pressure liquid chromatography; 5) virology, bacteriology, mycobacteriology and parasitology examinations; 6) laboratory and field diagnosis of mosquito-borne diseases; and 7) molecular biology. It has a 35-bed research hospital consisting of an ICU, wards and isolation rooms. The hospital provides care of patients needing tertiary management of infectious and/or tropical diseases. The research hospital has a clinical and a blood-banking laboratory. The major units of the Institute are connected by a local area network having a core facility for Internet use. The Center of Training in Tropical Infectious Diseases (TC or training center) is a two-storey building with the following facilities: 1) Conference Theater this facility is a 250 person capacity auditorium ideal for use in plenary sessions during seminars and conferences. It has audio-visual equipments such as LCD projector and extra wide projection screen; 2) Laboratories the TC has a laboratory for hands-on training and is provided with basic equipments required for the conduct of research and training in bacteriology, virology, parasitology, biochemistry and tissue culture; 3) Lecture rooms there are three lecture rooms; each can accommodate 30-40 persons, capable of combining to accommodate 70 persons; 4) Dormitory this facility is used by inhouse staff and trainees which includes single, double and quadruple occupancy rooms (air-conditioning is limited only to single and double occupancy faculty/visiting researcher rooms); and 5) Dining hall a self-service canteen which can accommodate about 100-110 persons. Biologicals Production Thisfacilitywas designed to meet "good manufacturing practice" standards for the production of selected vaccines for local use as well packaging of filled vaccine vials from bulk.
Services and programs
Offers free HIV testing and pre/post counseling. Test results are available within 3 hours Other details New clinic schedule effective 20 Oct 2014. Mon Fri: 7:00am to 4:00pm (cut off 2:00pm). Blood extraction for CD4. Mon Fri (except Wed) 7:00am (cut off 8:30am) ARV Refill Hotline +63917 714 6962. Mon-Fri 8:00am to 2:00pm (No weekends/holidays). Look for Ms Lyn or Ms Maram. ARV refills are ready for pickup 24/7 at ARG Pharmacy after 24 hrs. Pharmacist will ask for your orange card and ARG code
Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat: 11:00am to 7:00pm
(cut off: 5:30pm) | Sun: 9:00am to 4:00pm (cut off: 2:00pm) | Tue & Wed: CLOSED CUT OFF time when the last client can be tested so the results can be released on the same day Services and programs Free HIV testing and counseling in 2 hours or so, uses both Rapid & Particle Agglutination HIV Tests of up to 99% accuracy (you no longer need to wait for a confirmatory result (Western Blot Test in 2-3 weeks), dermatology clinic, OB-Gynecology and Infectious Diseases / STD testing and consultation http://goo.gl/DSIUCh