SLH-Nagasaki

20/08/2026

08/07/2026

The Philippine Tropical Medicine Course brought together 27 participants from 11 countries for two weeks of immersive learning in the Philippines. From June 15–19, 2026, participants completed the Manila leg of the course at San Lazaro Hospital, the country's National Referral Center for Infectious Diseases. This was followed by the Leyte leg from June 22–26, 2026, held in Tacloban, Leyte.

Throughout the course, participants had the opportunity to learn through bedside teaching, visit community health centers, hear from the Department of Health Region VIII about disaster response, and even get their boots muddy collecting snails in schistosomiasis-endemic areas.

A huge thank you to all the faculty, clinicians, patients, and staff who generously shared their time, knowledge, and expertise—in Manila, Tacloban, and beyond.

Special thanks to our partners at San Lazaro Hospital, Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Smokey Mountain Health Center, Eastern Visayas Medical Center, the Department of Health Region VIII, Governor Benjamin T. Romualdez General Hospital, the Schistosomiasis Research and Training Center, and the Rural Health Units of Dagami, Santa Fe, Tabon-Tabon, and Tanauan, Leyte.
These courses are only possible because of your generosity, warm hospitality, and unwavering commitment to education.

The Philippine Tropical Medicine Course reflects our growing research and educational collaborations, and we look forward to continuing to strengthen these partnerships in the years ahead.

Until next time—banzai!

07/07/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

San Lazaro Hospital-Nagasaki University (SLH-NU) Research and Training Collaborating Center is looking for one JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, who wishes to join the research activities on tropical infectious diseases.

See the leaflet for full details.

01/04/2026

Cells decoded, knowledge gained. 🔬⚗️✨

Jaw, our Senior Research Laboratory Specialist, attended Decoding Cells in Motion: A 2-Day Workshop on Flow Cytometry (March 16–17, 2026, Manila).

He gained hands-on experience in flow cytometry fundamentals, multicolor panel design, color compensation, T-cell immunophenotyping, small particle detection, and post-acquisition data analysis.

Flow cytometry is one of the most powerful tools in modern biomedical research, capable of analyzing thousands of individual cells per second and unlocking insights in cancer biology, immunology, infectious disease, and beyond. Because cutting-edge science demands cutting-edge skills and we are here for it. 👨🏼‍🔬 👩‍🔬

Thank you to the organizers and speakers for an enriching experience! 🙏

26/03/2026

San Lazaro Hospital – Nagasaki University Research and Training Collaborating Center (SLH-NU) hosted a one-day clinical rotation on March 25 for four medical students from Kanazawa University and three medical trainees from WPRO, together with Prof. Koichi Hayakawa from Nagasaki University Hospital.

The participants visited key units, including the TB-DOTS Department, Animal Bite Treatment Center, Pediatric wards, Adult wards, and the Nagasaki Laboratory, gaining valuable insights into infectious and tropical disease care.

We sincerely thank San Lazaro Hospital for allowing the visit and extend our gratitude to all the doctors and staff who facilitated and supported this meaningful learning experience.

19/03/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to San Lazaro Hospital, Manila City Hall, Smokey Mountain Health Center, and the World Health Organization Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) for making this meaningful rotation possible.

From March 9–13, the San Lazaro Hospital–Nagasaki University Office hosted two first-year medical students from Kyushu University, Ms. Sora Tashiro and Ms. Sayako Hirata, together with Dr. Mamoru Suzuki a resident physician in Nagasaki University Hospital. They rotated through the Adult and Pediatric Wards, Animal Bite Center, HIV department, and TB DOTS Department, and also visited WPRO, Manila Health Department, and Smokey Mountain Health Centerin Tondo.

Throughout the rotation, they observed patient care, engaged with healthcare professionals, and interacted with the local community - gaining valuable insights into both clinical practice and public health. This experience undoubtedly represented a significant opportunity for their future career development.

12/03/2026

Philippine Tropical Medicine Course (PTMC) 2026 Preparation

The Philippine Tropical Medicine Course (PTMC) 2026 will run from June 15–26, 2026, with activities in Manila and Leyte. The course will feature bedside teaching, lectures, discussions, and community fieldwork in both urban and rural settings, providing participants with valuable hands-on learning experiences in tropical medicine and global health.

As part of the preparation, the PTMC team, together with Prof. Chris Smith, Dr. Su Myat Han, and Ms. Mary Rose Balein, conducted a pre-visit to Leyte from March 10–11, 2026 to coordinate with partner institutions and plan the field activities for the course.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our partner institutions and colleagues who warmly welcomed us and supported the preparation of the course.

Department of Health – Palo, Leyte
Director Exuperia B. Sabalberino, Dr. Fidelita Dico, Ms. Jelyn Malibago, and Ms. Winnie Dorego

Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC)
Director Dr. Joseph Michael Jaro, Dr. Jenny Lind Lesiguez, Dr. Susana Merida, and the doctors from the Pediatrics, Radiology, OB-GYN, Emergency Room, Toxicology, Traditional Medicine, Palliative Care, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine Departments

Governor Benjamin T. Romualdez General Hospital and
Schistosomiasis Center
Director Dr. Lyn Verona, Dr. Jami Abalos, Dr. Jarylle Chu and Ms. Joyce Eusores

Schistosomiasis Research and Training
Ms. Ethel Bernardo, Ms. Charo Abarsona and Mr. Kenneth Dillague

Rural Health Units
Dagami – Dr. Kwenmae Mansanade-Tajarros
Tabon-Tabon – Dr. Rosal Cinco Cainoy and Ms. Jennifer Bibar
Tanauan – Dr. Arlene Santo and Ms. Tita Margallo

Thank you for your time, support, and collaboration in helping us prepare for PTMC 2026. We look forward to working together to provide meaningful learning experiences for our participants.

Damo nga salamat po!

12/03/2026

San Lazaro Hospital (SLH)
From March 2 to 4, we hosted the visit of Prof. Takeshi Tanaka, Dr. Reiko Miyahara, and Dr. Mai Izumida at San Lazaro Hospital. During their visit, they toured several departments and had a brief discussion with the SLH Director, Dr. David Suplico. We sincerely thank Dr. David Suplico for giving us his time and for allowing the team to visit and observe the different hospital departments.

Philippine General Hospital (PGH)
Prof. Takeshi Tanaka and Dr. Su Myat Han also visited the Philippine General Hospital and had a brief discussion with its Director, Dr. Gerardo Legaspi. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Gerardo Legaspi and PGH team for giving us their time and for accommodating the visit.

National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila (NIH-UPM)
The team also visited the National Institutes of Health at the University of the Philippines Manila (NIH-UPM) for a discussion on potential research collaborations. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Dra. Marissa M. Alejandria, Executive Director of the National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, and her team for warmly hosting the meeting and for the productive discussion on future research collaboration.

Maraming salamat po!

26/01/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

San Lazaro Hospital-Nagasaki University (SLH-NU) Research & Training Collaborating Center is looking for one RESEARCH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, who wishes to join the research activities on tropical infectious diseases.

See the leaflet for full details.