The Steady Rise of Drug-resistant TB Cases in the Philippines
For four countries, including the Philippines, the treatment for tuberculosis is about to experience a major complication. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TB cases unaffected by conventional medication will continuously increase in number for the next two decades. Published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, these findings stated that Russia, India, South […]
JARC Group’s 14th Anniversary Celebration
MEDTEK, along with the rest of the JARC Group of Companies, has witnessed immense growth these past years. These achievements, along with the hard-working individuals that made them possible, are not to be left unrecognized. The opportunity to celebrate these successes perfectly presented itself in the form of JARC Group’s 14th anniversary. As a yearly […]
February Sets New Record with 849 HIV Cases
According to the HIV/AIDS Registry of the Philippines, February saw a remarkable rise in HIV cases with 849 individuals reported to be positive. This data, which was also made available on the Department of Health website, marks the highest monthly count in reported cases since 1984. This would mean that an average of 28 cases were being […]
MEDTEK at the 38th PSMID Annual Convention
For its 38th annual convention, the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) took on the task of updating its members with the current changes and challenges coming their way. Held at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Hotel, the three-day event covered numerous topics and discussions with eight plenaries, ten industry sponsored symposia, nine convention […]
MEDTEK and MAN Pharma at the 52nd PAMET Convention
On the afternoon of November 8, 2016, the PAMET Convention was kicked off, welcoming thousands of medical technologists from around the country into the halls of Marriott Hotel. Every year, this three-day affair is a highlight in the calendars of most Filipino medical technologists and this year’s convention was no exception. The Philippine Association of […]
MEDTEK at the 4th AFH Convention
True to our country’s active participation in the ASEAN Integration, the Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (PSHBT) hosted the 4th ASEAN Federation of Hematology Congress. It was held at the EDSA Shangri-La from September 21 to 24, 2016 with the theme ‘Improving Outcomes in Hematologic Disorders: The ASEAN Perspective.’ Through the event, the […]
MEDTEK’s EQUAS for Serology Seminar
Medical technologists from all over the Metro headed towards the Robinson’s Place Manila for the EQUAS for Serology Seminar last September 2, 2016. They trickled in through the parting doors of Max’s Restaurant, mostly in groups and in scrubs, fresh off their Friday duties from their respective hospitals and laboratories. Our MEDTEK representatives welcomed and […]
The First One-Stop Shop for Diabetes Opens in the Philippines
Written by Ericka Cayton The Diabetes Store (TDS), our country’s first personalized store for diabetes products and services, had its grand opening on March 12 at the MEDTEK Conference Hall. TDS offers a wide array of products and services that will help people with diabetes check and manage their condition. The store likewise will provide […]
Featured LAB of February 2016: Metro Lemery Medical Center
Written by Ericka Cayton For February 2016, MEDTEK selected Metro Lemery Medical Center as its Featured LAB of the Month. Located in Lemery, Batangas, the MEDTEK Team visited the laboratory and conducted a simple and fun-filled activity among its personnel on February 26. This monthly Featured LAB is dedicated to show appreciation and gratitude to […]
JETWEST & MEDTEK Team Up for a Medical Mission
Written by Ericka Cayton J. Elizalde Tropical West Homeowners Association, Inc. (JETWEST), in cooperation with MEDTEK, conducted a Valentine’s Day medical mission on February 13 at the MEDTEK Conference Hall. Entitled “Alay Kalusugan Mula sa Puso”, the medical mission offered free medicines and medical services to the BF Homes homeowners and their household helpers. These […]