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Medical Technologists in the Philippines' History
Aug 17, 2024
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The Role of Medical Technologists and History in the Philippines
Importance of Laboratory Testing
Critical role in medicine.
Medical technologists perform and analyze complex tests on blood and bodily fluids.
Work in hospitals and independent labs with sophisticated equipment.
History of Medical Technology in the Philippines
Spanish Occupation
16th Century
: Spanish empire established Manila as the capital.
Religious orders established hospitals and institutions.
1887
: Establishment of Laboratorio Municipal de Manila for food, water, and clinical samples testing.
1894
: General Antonio Luna, a prominent figure, worked as a chemical expert.
Pioneered environmental studies, water testing, and forensics.
American Occupation
1904
: First advanced laboratory - Biology Laboratory of the Bureau of Science.
Focused on disease causes, pathology, diagnosis, and prevention.
Post World War II
War decimated previous advances.
Remnants of US Army labs began modernizing medical technology profession.
1963
: Formation of PAMET (Philippine Association of Medical Technologists).
First annual convention in 1964.
1973
: Philippine Medical Technology Act enacted.
PAMET recognized as sole accredited professional organization.
Contributions and Developments by PAMET
Pioneers like Dr. P.O. D. Rhoda, Dr. Prudentia Santana.
First PAMET president and subsequent leaders advanced the field.
Expanded to provinces and locales with chapters.
Professionalization and modernization efforts.
Lobbying for government recognition and importance.
Elevated the global profile of Filipino medical technologists.
Current Status
Filipino medtechs are vital pillars in healthcare.
Essential partners in community health sustainability.
PAMET represents world-class Filipino medical technologists.
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