Philippine-based start-up Think+Do tank engaged in health policy and systems research, and evidence translation towards a stronger and resilient health systems.

Republic of the Philippines
Joined October 2020
“Government audits of public health insurance should focus on evaluating the institution’s adherence to its purchasing strategies, compliance with policies and commitment to actuarial fairness.” New Commentary: academic.oup.com/healthaffai…
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Why do we need to prescribe systems, not solutions? Let's stop trying to fix #healthsystems with quick solutions and start strengthening the foundations that make reforms stick. #UHC #systemsthinking Read and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/jakerd…
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Positioning research as a core component of health system governance is essential to advancing financial protection, equity, and effective UHC in the Philippines. New commentary: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.… #HealthFinancing #ResearchForPolicy #UHC #HealthSystems #EvidenceToAction
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Family planning is no longer just a woman’s concern but a shared responsibility.
The authors of this article describe the no-scalpel vasectomy program in Davao City, Philippines, which serves as a promising model for engaging men in family planning and addressing gender disparities in such initiatives. Read the article: tinyurl.com/wupa2b4c
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Registration is now open! Join us on August 8, at 8am EDT (5:30pm IST, 8pm SGT). Hear from experts on program implementation, lessons learned, and overcoming challenges. Register now 👉 tinyurl.com/4xjfrtek
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⚡️New article by de Claro and colleagues⚡️ Infection Prevention and Control in Public Hospitals and #COVID-19 Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facilities in the Philippines: Results of a Baseline Survey 👉mdpi.com/2673-8112/3/3/25
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🚨 Reminder Alert! 🚨 Don't miss out on the chance to submit your abstracts for #HSR2024! Individual Abstracts deadline: March 20th Capacity Strengthening Abstracts deadline: April 1st Submit your abstracts now: healthsystemsglobal.org/hsr2… #HealthSystems
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We applaud @DOHgovph's new Multi-Disease Elimination Plan (MDEP) announced as part of #WorldNTDDay. The plan underscores the need for strong, integrated primary health care systems as the nation moves toward Universal Health Coverage. Read our statement: rti.org/announcements/rti-co…
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"One of the transformative roles that local health officers play towards #integratedcare is in fostering effective collaboration across various stakeholders through their understanding of both healthcare and community dynamics." #UHC @RTI_Intl @GlobalHealthBMJ
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In this digital era, fortifying #cybersecurity within the #healthcare sector is not just a discretionary action—it is an unequivocal necessity that mandates a comprehensive strategy. New Commentary: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #healthtech #globalhealth
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The COVID-19 crisis has yielded valuable insights into the importance of integration…the challenges arising from the pandemic have accelerated necessary and long-awaited changes in primary health care systems. New Research: lnkd.in/ghGMhwus #integratedcare #globalhealth
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We strongly argue for the establishment of an impartial and just vaccination policy…to uphold the principle of ‘leaving no one behind’ and ensure that it is free of any influence stemming from racial, cultural, economic or social dynamics. New Viewpoint: mdpi.com/2078-1547/14/4/45/p…
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#MyPhilHealth ADVISORY 2023-0027: End of Effectivity of the Full Financial Risk Protection Benefit Package with the Lifting of the State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines due to COVID-19
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📣Mark your calendars for this webinar: #Healthsystem recovery and reconstruction in Ukraine 🇺🇦 This webinar will explore experiences of and lessons learned from health system recovery and reconstruction efforts in Ukraine buff.ly/3sgeO4e #HSRFCAS
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There is a need to reframe resilience in a challenging context and reconceptualise it as an active process that drives improvement that will truly facilitate transformative change within the health system. New commentary: gh.bmj.com/content/bmjgh/8/7…
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This year’s Be-cause health International Conference aims to tackle the “inconvenient truths” in global health openly and respectfully. Mark your calendar and be a part of a global exchange of insights and lessons for global health. Register here: be-causehealth.be/en/breakin…
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Announcing the Host City for #HSR2024! The 8th Global Symposium on #HealthSystems Research will be held in #Nagasaki #Japan in 2024. The selected bid was by Nagasaki University, Japanese International Cooperation Agency. Visit buff.ly/3sGmbiz #HSR2022 #globalhealth
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E2A is proud to support our members ability to disseminate their research projects at HSR 2022. We are covering the expenses associated with printing HSR 2022 posters for a limited number of participants. Apply TODAY!
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