The founding and history of CFI are deeply rooted in its commitment to providing compassionate care and support to patients affected by communicable diseases, with a special focus on tuberculosis and leprosy. Since its inception, CFI has played a significant role in various initiatives aimed at combating infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases. From its active involvement in multidrug therapy for leprosy to implementing community-based and hospital-based approaches to TB care, CFI has emerged as a crucial pillar of support for the country’s health system. Additionally, the organization has made commendable efforts in areas like community-based drowning prevention, urban health, and providing essential vitamin supplementation to mothers and children. By engaging and empowering local government units, health workers, microentrepreneurs, vulnerable groups, and other community actors, CFI is making commendable strides toward improving the overall health outcomes of the Filipino people.
In the Philippines particularly in the National Capital Region, TB is a major public health burden that requires collaborative approaches and synergistic efforts from different players such as the Department of Health, Local Government Units (LGUs), City/Municipal...
Culion, situated in Palawan, Philippines, was designated as a leprosarium in the early 1900s, resulting in the segregation of leprosy patients and the label "Island of the Living Dead." Despite facing challenges like overcrowding and limited resources, efforts were...
Culion Foundation Inc., renowned for its unwavering commitment to combat tuberculosis (TB) and uplift vulnerable communities, led a transformative TB Active Case Finding (ACF) initiative in the town of San Pascual, Batangas on August 2, 2023. Guided by the...
Culion Foundation Inc., convened last July 21, 2023 at Selah Pods Hotel, Pasay City. The meeting brought together Pasay City Health Office (CHO), Pasay City Cooperative Development Office (CDO), and identified cluster groups such as NMISA Multipurpose Cooperative,...
Culion Foundation Inc. convened with the Manila Health Department (MHD) and identified cluster groups on July 17, 2023. The meeting, which took place at Bayview Hotel, Manila, centered on reviewing the progress of the TB in the Workplace Project and assessing the...
The fight against tuberculosis (TB) took center stage during the Midyear Program Implementation Review held at CCT Kasanayan, Kalikid Norte, Cabanatuan City last July 5, 2023. The event brought together Center for Community Transformation (CCT), Cabanatuan City Health...
Culion Foundation Inc. has been at the forefront of the nation's campaign to eradicate tuberculosis (TB). As part of its ongoing TB in the Workplace Project, the foundation recently convened a crucial meeting with the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) and two...
In a bid to raise awareness and knowledge about tuberculosis (TB), Ms. Jourdane Arches, representing Culion Foundation, Inc., conducted an informative Basics of TB Lecture among the members of the Nag-iisang Masikap Cooperative. The event, held at Calaocan, San Jose...
Culion Foundation. Inc. (CFI) turned over four bottles – equivalent to 200 doses of Vitamin A 100,000 IU to the Culion Municipal Health And Nutrition Office for the immunization of 200 children ages 6 to 11 months against measles and rubella. Through the support of...
In an effort to raise awareness and equip participants with essential knowledge about tuberculosis (TB), Dr. John Jefferson Besa, Project Lead of the TB in the Workplace Project. conducted an engaging lecture on the Basics of TB. The informative session was organized...