News & Events
27th Anniversary Celebration of the Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc
In Memoriam
TDF hosts MDR-TB Study Tour for Myanmar delegates
enews@TDF – September 2009 Issue
The Union holds second TB training in Manila
TDF officer assists Vietnam NTP
Tropical Disease Foundation Selected as Site of TB Trials Consortium
TDF Programs
Service Programme
The TDF is a pioneer in the Private Public Mix DOTS, establishing a DOTS clinic at the Makati Medical Center, in collaboration with the Department of Health, Makati Medical Center, and the Barangay San Lorenzo.
Training Programme
By the nature of its mission and vision, the Tropical Disease Foundation provides for the opportunity to enhance human resource capability through training in various aspects of research and service in the control of infections diseases.
Research Programme
Research on infections of public health importance is one of the programs of the Tropical Disease Foundation.
TDF Employees Donate to Typhoon Victims
As part of its commitment to social responsibility, TDFI initiated donation campaign to the victims of Pedring and Quiel typhoons which recently affected northern parts of Luzon.
The campaign moved the officers and employees to share their blessings with people in need. A total of four boxes composing of clothes, ready to eat food, medicines, beddings and footwear were collected and turned over to its chosen partner, GMA Kapuso Foundation. Financial assistance was also given to the victims.
Donations were delivered to the office of GMA Kapuso Foundation in Kamuning, Quezon City last October 12, 2011.
27th Anniversary Celebration of the Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc
Last August 25, 2011, the Tropical Disease Foundation quietly celebrated its 27th anniversary with a Mass offering at Don Bosco Church and a small get together during lunch time. It was a time to reflect on the many blessings bestowed upon us and to honor the loyalty and commitment of the staff who continue to dedicate themselves in the pursuit of the vision and mission of the Foundation.
About TDF
About TDF
The Tropical Disease Foundation (TDF) is a private, non-stock, non-profit science foundation organized in 1984. Since then, it has become a leading institution in the implementation of research, service, and training projects in infectious diseases. The TDF has undertaken studies in pneumonia in children, Hepatitis B Virus infection, and antimicrobial resistance. In recent years, tuberculosis [...]
History
The Tropical Disease Foundation (Foundation) is a private, non-stock, non-profit organization founded in 1984 by a group of physicians. It is supported by research grants, donations and endowments. Its objective is to undertake researches and provide training and service in the control and management of tropical infectious diseases. A Memorandum of Agreement was signed with [...]
Mission and Vision
Vision Equitable universal access to health for national prosperity. Mission National and local community development through research, training, service, and healthcare delivery in the prevention and control of infectious diseases of public health importance. The TDF’s Thrusts To conduct research, training and service in infectious diseases of public health importance To enter into partnership with [...]