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. . continues to lead the charge in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), particularly among Filipinos, with her impactful talk, “Fight Against Tuberculosis Among Filipinos: Latent TB Infection Screening and Treatment.” Held at Mapúa University on December 16, 2024, during the 2024 Masterclass of the Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO, she emphasized in her presentation the importance of collective action to combat this critical public health issue.
Dr. Barroso's remarkable contributions to public health education on tuberculosis have played a key role in significantly improving infection control practices and expanding access to treatment for Filipinos and other ethnic communities in New York City. Her tireless efforts have helped educate Filipino nurses and the broader community on TB prevention, treatment protocols, and the importance of screening for latent TB infections.
Check out the highlights from Dr. Barroso's video and see how her unwavering commitment is making a lasting impact on TB prevention and treatment.
