Dr. Manuel Dayrit is recognized for his contributions to public health services specifically in activities on epidemic, communicable diseases, community healthcare, disease control programs, public information and health advocacy. Dr.Dayrit was Secretary of Health (Minister) of the Philippines from 2001 to 2005 when the Department of Health (DOH) was recognized for its effective implementation of disease control programs (including for SARS, dengue, tuberculosis, and vaccine-derived polio); the implementation of the health sector reform agenda which included widening the use of generic medicines; and the broadening of access to social insurance (PhilHealth) by indigents.He was the founding Director of the Philippines Field Epidemiology Training Program and directed it from 1986 to 1997. For work in the control of AIDS, cholera, and Red Tide, he was named an Outstanding Young Scientist by the National Academy of Science and Technology in 1990. In 2006, Dr. Dayrit became an Honorary Fellow of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In 2008, he was the Centennial Awardee for Health of the Alumni Association of the University of the Philippines.
Sex: Male
Education
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Master of Science, 1982
- University of the Philippines, Manila, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), 1976
- Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Bachelor of Arts
- College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, B.S. Medicine
Field of Specialization:
Medical Epidemiology, Disease Control, Primary Health Care, Medicine
Researches:
Ronald Umali Mendoza, (2020) Social cohesion vs COVID-19
International Journal of Health Governance
Ronald U. Mendoza, Sheena Valenzuela, (2020) The importance of effective risk communication and transparency: lessons from the dengue vaccine controversy in the Philippines
Journal of Public Health Policy Volume 41, No. 7361
Ronald U. Mendoza, Sheena Valenzuela, (2020) A Crisis of Confidence: The Case of Dengvaxia in the Philippines
SSRN Electric Journal
Harvy Joy Liwanag, Jhanna Uy, Ramil Bataller, Janis Ruth Gatchalian, (2017) Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis and Schistosomiasis in Children of Poor Families in Leyte, Philippines: Lessons for Disease Prevention and Control
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Volume 63, No. 5
(2016) Reaching the promise of UHC: Healthcare without fear
Healthcare Asia
Allison Gocotano, Megan Counahan, Vicente Belizario, Kenneth Hartigan-Go, (2015) Can you help me write my story? The institutional affiliations of authors of international journal articles on post-disaster health response
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Volume 6, No. 11
(2013) Negotiating and Navigating Global Health: Case Studies in Global Health Diplomacy
The Hague Journal of Diplomacy Volume 8, No. 3-4
Francesca Celletti, Teri A. Reynolds, Anna Wright, Aaron Stoertz, (2011) Educating a New Generation of Doctors to Improve the Health of Populations in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
PLoS Medicine Volume 87, No. 10
Norbert Dreesch, Carmen Dolea, (2011) Addressing the Human Resources for Health crisis in countries: How far have we gone? What can we expect to achieve by 2015?
Revisita Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica Volume 28, No. 2
Norbert Dreesch, Carmen Dolea, (2011) Abordando la crisis de los Recursos Humanos para la Salud: ¿Hasta dónde hemos llegado? ¿Qué podemos esperar lograr al 2015?
Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica Volume 28, No. 2
Meena Cherian, Shelly Choo, Iain Wilson, Luc Noel, Mubashar Sheikh, Steffen Groth, (2010) Building and retaining the neglected anaesthesia health workforce: is it crucial for health systems strengthening through primary health care?
Bulletin of the World Health Organisation Volume 88, No. 8
Carmen Dolea, Jean-Marc Braichet, (2010) One piece of the puzzle to solve the human resources for health crisis
Bulletin of the World Health Organisation Volume 88, No. 5
Badara Samb, Tim Evans, Mark Dybul, Rifat Atun, (2009) An assessment of interactions between global health initiatives and country health systems
The Lancet Volume 373, No. 9681
Allyn Taylor, Jean Yan, Jean-Marc Braichet, Pascal Zurn, Esther Shainblum, (2008) WHO code of practice on the international recruitment of health personnel
Bulletin of the World Health Organization Volume 86, No. 10
David Gordon, Leif Christensen, Flemming Dela, Hans Karle, Hugo Mercer, (2008) Educating health professionals: The Avicenna project
The Lancet Volume 371, No. 9617
(2007) Towards unity for health: Integrating purpose and action - The story of Estelita
Education for Health Change in Learning & Practices Volume 20, No. 22
Nils Eric Billo, A Bloom, J. Broekmans,, (2004) Report on the meeting of the Second Ad Hoc Committee on the TB epidemic: Recommendations to Stop TB Partners, Montreux, Switzerland, 18-19 September 2003
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Volume 8, No. 11
Mary Elizabeth G. Miranda, T.G. Ksiazek, T.J. Retuya, Alis S. Khan, (1999) Epidemiology of Ebola (Subtype Reston) Virus in the Philippines, 1996
The Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 179, No. 1
(1998) Report of the Workgroup on Noninfectious Diseases
Bulletin of the World Health Organisation Volume 76, No. 2
Catindig, N.T., Vito G. Roque, Jr., Arce L.A., Viola G.A., (1997) A waterborne typhoid fever outbreak in San Jose, Batangas
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology Volume 50
Ferchito L. Avelino, G.B. Abad-Viola, F.P. Magboo, T. Badoy, Jr. M.C.R. Races, (1997) HIV prevention indicators in Quezon City, Philippines
Journal of Clinical Epidemilogy Volume 50, No. Suppl 1
Benjamin D. Dacula, Vitor Jr. G. Roque, A. L. L. Sevilla, G. B. Abad-Viola
, (1997) Cholera outbreak in Barangay Sinawal, Gen. Santos city, Philippines
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology Volume 50, No. 1
Junilo M. Lañada, L. Arce, A. Perez, A. Sevilla, (1997) A diarrhea outbreak in a rural village in Davao Oriental, Philippines
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology Volume 50, No. 1
Teodulfo Joselito A. Retuya, Mary Elizabeth G. MIranda, T. .G Ksiazek, (1997) Is the Ebola-Reston virus a threat to occupationally exposed humans?
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology Volume 50
Douglas L. Ting, Dacula B.D., Viola G.B.A., Roces M.C.R., (1997) Food poisoning outbreak during a wedding banquet at a Chinese restaurant
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology Volume 50, No. 10
Marianne E. Trabajo, Viola G., Magboo F., Maria Concepciion R. Roces, (1997) An assessment of the anti-smoking campaign among elementary school children in Metro Manila, Philippines
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology Volume 50, No. 1
Nicolas Catindig, Grace Abad-Viola, Florante Magboo, Maria Concepcion R. Roces, (1996) Tetanus toxoid and spontaneous abortions: Is there epidemiological evidence of an association?
The Lancet Volume 348, No. 9034
S. Zimicki, R.C. Hornik, C. C. Verzosa, J.R. Hernandez, (1994) Improving vaccination coverage in urban areas through a health communication campaign: The 1990 Philippine experience
Bulletin of the World Health Organisation Volume 72, No. 3
M.C. Lim-Quizon, R.M. Benabaye, F.M. White, (1994) Cholera in metropolitan Manila: Foodborne transmission via street vendors
Bulletin of the World Health Organization Volume 72, No. 5
M.L. Tan, (1994) HIV/AIDS in the Philippines
AIDS Volume 8, No. Suppl 2
Curtis G. Hayes, James P. Burans, Thomas G. Ksiazek, Rennie A. Del Rosario, (1992) Outbreak of Fatal Illness among Captive Macaques in the Philippines Caused by an Ebola-Related Filovirus
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Volume 46, No. 6
Maria Concepcion R. Roces, M.E. White, M. E. Durkin, (1992) Risk Factors for Injuries Due to the 1990 Earthquake in Luzon, Philippines
Bulletin of the World Health Organisation Volume 70, No. 4
Mary Elizabeth G. Miranda, M.E. White, C.G. Hayes, (1991) Seroepidemiological study of filovirus related to Ebola in the Philippines
The Lancet Volume 337, No. 8738
Michael Malison, Khanchit Limpakarnjanarat, (1990) The Field Epidemiology Training Programmes
International Journal of Epidemiology Volume 18, No. 4
Virginia Basaca-Sevilla, Ofelia T. Monzon, Curtis G. Hayes, (1988) Emerging Patterns of HIV Infection and Control in the Philippines
Western Journal of Medicine Volume 147, No. 6
N. T. Sabordo, (1986) An epidemic of El Tor cholera in an institution for the mentally retarded in Alabang, Philippines
Journal of Diarrhoeal Diseases Resarch Volume 46, No. 22
Awards:
- Outstanding Young Scientist,(Epidemiology and Public Health), NAST-DOST, 1990
- Mark of Distinction, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 1982