Ernesto Domingo

Ernesto O. Domingo (born June 28, 1930) is a National Scientist of the Philippines and professor emeritus at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine at UP Manila.[1] Dr. Domingo is a specialist in hepatology and gastroenterology. He organized the UPM Liver Study Group and undertook important investigations of viral hepatitis and liver disease, establishing a causal link between chronic hepatitis-B and liver cancer. His study has saved millions of individuals from life-threatening illness and decreased health care expenditures by identifying the preventive approach to liver cancer.[1]

Ernesto O. Domingo
Domingo on a 2022 stamp of the Philippines
2nd Chancellor of University of the Philippines Manila
In office
1987–1993
Preceded byConrado Ll. Lorenzo, Jr.
Succeeded byPerla Santos-Ocampo
Personal details
Born (1930-06-28) June 28, 1930
Malabon, Philippine Islands
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPeople's Reform Party
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Manila
OccupationDoctor and Educator
AwardsNational Scientist of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay Award

He has fought for hepatitis vaccine to be made mandatory and available to all, as he is worried about the poor's access to health care. He has also successfully advocated for a bill that provides annual fiscal assistance for neonatal hepatitis immunization by working closely with politicians.[1] He has received the 2013 Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work.[2][3]

References
  1. "Ernesto Domingo, MD: The Newest National Scientist is a Liver Specialist and Medical Educator". National Academy of Science and Technology, The Philippines. February 2010. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  2. Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation. "Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation – Awardees". Rmaf.org.ph. Archived from the original on 2016-11-09. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  3. DJ Yap (2013-08-28). "Magsaysay Awardee Domingo: Medicine is caring, not just curing illness". Inquirer News. Retrieved 2014-03-23.


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