ARSP 2024 Annual Report Data Summary is now available for download
The Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program (ARSP) presents national estimates and trends on the antimicrobial resistance of clinically significant aerobic bacteria in the Philippines. The annual report also includes genomic highlights that showcase the application of whole genome sequencing in bacterial characterization. The 2024 ARSP Annual Report is now published and available for download.
Application for ARSP Accreditation 2025 Cycle is now open from June 02, 2025 – August 29, 2025
The ARSP Accreditation is granted to aerobic bacteriology laboratories that maintains suitable performance standards. The bacteriology laboratory applying for ARSP Accreditation shall undergo and is required to pass two (2) phases to be granted accreditation. REGISTRATION Fill up the online application form and submit electronic copies of the requisite documents through this link: www.accreditation.arsp.com.ph Applications continue reading : Application for ARSP Accreditation 2025 Cycle is now open from June 02, 2025 – August 29, 2025
Revised Citizen’s Charter and Affidavit of Undertaking for ARSP Accreditation (June 2 – August 29, 2025)
Requirements and procedure for application to the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program (ARSP) Accreditation of aerobic bacteriology laboratories. Click “Download” to download the revised Affidavit of Undertaking in Microsoft Word Format:
ARSP 2023 Annual Report Data Summary is now available for download
The Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program (ARSP) provides information on the national estimates and trends of antimicrobial resistance of aerobic bacteria of public health importance in the Philippines. The ARSP annual report also features genomic sections highlighting the use whole genome sequencing in bacterial characterization. The 2023 ARSP Annual Report is herewith published and available for continue reading : ARSP 2023 Annual Report Data Summary is now available for download
DOH, RITM highlight importance of surveillance systems to understand the burden of antimicrobial resistance
Speakers and moderators of the NDF with AMU-PPS Lead Investigator Dr. Mari Rose De los Reyes (center) and AMU-PPS Co-Lead Investigator Dr. Jemelyn Garcia (4th from left). In the recently conducted 5th National Dissemination Forum (NDF), hosted by the Department of Health’s Pharmaceutical Division (DOH PD) and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine’s (RITM) Medical Department’s Antimicrobial continue reading : DOH, RITM highlight importance of surveillance systems to understand the burden of antimicrobial resistance
ARSP 2022 Annual Report Data Summary is now available for download
For 35 years, the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program (ARSP) provided information on the national estimates and trends of antimicrobial resistance of aerobic bacteria in the Philippines. The ARSP annual reports provide the needed surveillance data to inform concerted responses to tackle the AMR problem in the country. The 2022 ARSP Annual Report is herewith published continue reading : ARSP 2022 Annual Report Data Summary is now available for download
ARSP Accreditation for Bacteriology Laboratories 2023
Applications for ARSP Accreditation will be accepted starting June 15, 2023 until August 31, 2023. Submission of applications should be done online at www.accreditation.arsp.com.ph.
ARSP will be accepting applicants for ARSP Accreditation 2023-2024 cycle from June 15 – August 31, 2023
The ARSP Accreditation is granted to aerobic bacteriology laboratories that maintains suitable performance standards. The laboratory applying for ARSP Accreditation shall undergo and is required to pass two (2) phases to be granted accreditation. REGISTRATION For the 2023 ARSP Accreditation Cycle, online registration shall be open on 15 June 2023 (Thursday) and close strictly on continue reading : ARSP will be accepting applicants for ARSP Accreditation 2023-2024 cycle from June 15 – August 31, 2023
DOH – ARSP HOLDS ITS 35TH ANNUAL MEETING
In celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Department of Health’s Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Progam, the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) through the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Reference Laboratory (ARSRL) held a Scientific Forum entitled “Showcasing joint forces in the fight against AMR and exploring new horizons in AMR surveillance” followed by the 35th Annual continue reading : DOH – ARSP HOLDS ITS 35TH ANNUAL MEETING
DOH – ARSP Holds its 34th Annual Meeting
The Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Reference Laboratory (ARSRL) hosted the 34th Annual Meeting of the DOH Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program (ARSP) last May 19, 2022 via Zoom. The event was graced by the RITM Assistant Director Dr. Anna Duran who delivered the Welcome Remarks and by RITM Director Celia C. Carlos who gave a message as the chair of the Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program. The 24 sentinel and 2 gonococcal surveillance sites were represented by their respective pathologists/head of the laboratory and medical technologists involved in the program.