Because of strict COVID-19 lockdown rules, women can’t even visit a health facility or pharmacy two blocks away to get birth control. Meanwhile, contraceptive supplies are dwindling in health facilities due to supply chain disruptions. This could lead to a surge in unplanned pregnancies. An unplanned pregnancy disrupts a woman’s life in so many ways—even more so during a pandemic of this magnitude. With little to no opportunities to work,
07
Mar 2017
Department of Health Partnership
Roots of Health, recently began a partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippines Center for Population and Development (PCPD) to try to improve access to contraceptives in Palawan.
We have passed the 100 day mark in his presidency, but to date President Duterte has not moved forward on his promise to support this Law. Women are waiting.
05
Oct 2010
Bright Lights, Big City
Ugat ng Kalusugan Program Associate Manager, Lyn-Lyn recently attended the Women Deliver Conference, the MDG awards ceremony and still found time to meet with some influential people. All on her first trip to Manila.
14
Sep 2010
“And Then, Something Happened…”
Students at Palawan Sate University seem to get pregnant with alarming regularity. Susan examines the possible causes for this and what Roots of Health is doing to help.
Roots of Health weighs in on the Reproductive Health debate that is raging in the Philippines.
Susan Evangelista describes the modifications that have been made to the Child and Maternal Health Programs in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
21
Jul 2010
Lucky in Life
Roots of Health nurse Josylyn Gulane recounts some of her experiences at Pulang Lupa during her first two months.
14
Jul 2010
Delving into Health and Human Rights at PSU
A Roots of Health volunteer, Margeaux Berroth writes about her experiences with the students and staff at Palawan State University while conducting research into the health concerns of the students.
22
Jun 2010
The Ripple Effect
Susan Evangelista has 'wow' moment during a Board of Directors meeting and thinks about how the idea of Roots of Health has rippled across the globe.
