Other TDF Events

Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. is now a member of the Philippine Private Sector Diagnostics Consortium (PPSDC).

Mr. Anthony Geronimo, TDF’s Laboratory Manager represented the Foundation to its membership to the Philippine Private Sector Diagnostics Consortium (PPSDC) that aims to provide quality diagnostics within…
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First Year Death Anniversary of Dr. Thelma E. Tupasi

On June 12, 2020, we will observe the first death anniversary of Dr. Thelma E. Tupasi, our beloved founder of the Tropical Disease Foundation.  For those who know her, Dr. Tupasi was a dedicated physician…
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New 8-digit Landline Numbers

Hi! Starting October 6, 2019, You may contact TDF at the following landlines
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Dr. Tupasi a recipient of SIKAT Award

Dr. Thelma E. Tupasi recognized at The Union 7th Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2019
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MOU Signing for PhilTrenet

The Department of Health together with 16 major institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding among Stakeholders in TB research in the Philippines.
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QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus:Now Available

The TDF Laboratory is now offering a new diagnostic TB Test.
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FIRE AND EARTHQUAKE SEMINARS AND DRILLS

The Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. (TDF) conducted its annual Fire Safety and Earthquake Awareness Seminar and Drill last November 23, 2018.
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TDF is now a member of Association of Foundations (AF)

The Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. (TDF) is now an official member of Association of Foundations (AF) effective July 2018.
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2018 World TB Day Mini-grant

For the third straight year, the Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. (TDF), together with the Global TB Alliance, was able to implement a World TB Day Community Activity. For this year, the project coordinated…
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Ismarte sa kalye update

One of the more neglected segments of the population of the fight agaista AIDS has been the street-based sex workers (SBSWs). In comparison to sex workers who work our of bars and other establishments,…
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TB MALAYA Launch

Dr. Thelma E. Tupasi, Founding President of the Tropical Disease Foundation presented the findings of the study “Evaluation of Reasons for Patients’ Lost to Follow-up During MDR-TB”
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TDF works with DLSU-COSCA to Empower Manila Communities in the Fight to End TB

For the month of March 2016, in line with the Foundation’s thrust of establishing partnerships, Tropical Disease Foundation (TDF) entered into a collaboration with De La Salle University Center for Social…
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Evaluation Of The Operationalization Of The Informal Network Mechanism For Street

Evaluation Of The Operationalization Of The Informal Network Mechanism For Street-Based Sex Workers In Relation To Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv) And Other Sexually Transmitted Infection (Stis) Prevention…
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Evaluation of Reasons for Patients' Lost to Follow-up During MDR-TB Treatment in the Philippines

Currently, the PMDT program has a system of enablers which includes a transportation allowance. On top of this, a proposed Enhanced Transportation Package (eTAP) is under discussion which will slightly…
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Takpan ang Ubo

Dr. Thelma E. Tupasi, Founding President of the Tropical Disease Foundation presented the findings of the study “Evaluation of Reasons for Patients’ Lost to Follow-up During MDR-TB”
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Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) showcases TDF’s Success Story

Dr. Thelma E. Tupasi, Founding President of the Tropical Disease Foundation presented the findings of the study “Evaluation of Reasons for Patients’ Lost to Follow-up During MDR-TB”
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TB cases in the Philippines are declining according to WHO

Dr. Thelma E. Tupasi, Founding President of the Tropical Disease Foundation presented the findings of the study “Evaluation of Reasons for Patients’ Lost to Follow-up During MDR-TB”
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Designing Health Solutions: Participating in Harvard School of Public Health Scholarship By Claudette V. Guray, RMT (AMT)

The Harvard University School of Public Health’s Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE) department presents occupational and environmental health ...
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis Genotyping Program Training

In late July 2011, Mark Lester Bernardino, Laboratory Officer of the Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc., was sent to its collaborating partner in Taiwan for ten weeks training on Mycobacterium tuberculosis…
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Biosafety Lecture Series

Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. (TDF) conducted a series of lectures and demonstrations on Biosafety and Basic Infection Control for its employees. These were conducted on February 29, March 7, March…
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Implementation of DOTS by the private sector

The Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. (TDF) in cooperation with the Makati City Health Department and Department of Health aims to prevent and eliminate the spread of tuberculosis (TB), the most common…
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Free TST for the Botanical Garden Community in Makati City

Botanical Garden community is part of the catchment area of TDF-DOTS clinic for Tuberculosis. The project was envisioned to strengthen case finding in the area and further decrease TB burden in the community.
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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.
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A Sign of Hope, A Promise to the Future

Last 23rd of March, 2012 marked the annual celebration of World TB Day here in the Philippines, held this year at the New Bilibid Prisons Sunken Garden. The theme for this year’s celebration was: “No…
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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.
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Forum to Fight TB, Malaria, and AIDS held to celebrate World TB Day

As part of a week of events commemorating World Tuberculosis Day, the Philippine Partnership Forum to Fight TB, Malaria, and AIDS (PPTMA)
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