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Jun 2023
Coming Soon… Data Driven Municipalities
Data science can dramatically improve public health outcomes. Through the years, Roots of Health has worked with local governments to help them become more data driven in crafting and implementing health programs. We recently helped train 39 health workers on the Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS) which records the scope and coverage of essential public health services. The FHSIS is a crucial part of the Philippines’s information network to
11
Jul 2014
My skin is crawling! (“Nangingilabot ako!”)
We've gone ahead and introduced our next project, vermicomposting to some of the women in our communities. After the initial horror, excitement took over and we have orders. Help us make this project a reality!
12
Dec 2012
RH Bill Voting: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Reproductive Health Bill that has been languishing in the House of Representatives for the last 15 years has finally been voted on!
Who controls the population of the Philippines? Should government officials or individual Filipinos choose the ideal family size?
06
Aug 2012
Groups Supporting the RH Bill
Curious as to just how many groups support the RH Bill? From government and health groups to religious and business groups, almost everyone can see the benefit of a bill that helps poor women.
28
Feb 2012
Film Makers and Flat Stomachs
We recently hosted photographer/film-maker, Peter Carney, who travelled to Puerto Princesa to document our work. The resulting interviews highlighted the need for family planning and "flat stomachs". If women want them.
25
Oct 2011
It’s Okay to Beat Her, She’s My Wife!
An incident of abuse forces Marcus to examine the debate about reproductive health in terms of control and ownership of women and their reproductive and sexual lives.
09
Mar 2011
Appreciation Shows
12
Oct 2010
“Stop Global Warming. Wear a Condom.”
Marcus examines the link between overpopulation and maternal health here in the Philippines.
31
Aug 2010
