Josephine C. Milan

Complexity of Paragonimus westermani Diagnosis: A Review of Case Reports in Asia

Mark Ericson B. Baladad & Josephine C. Milan · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

Paragonimiasis caused by Paragonimus westermani is a foodborne trematode infection that primarily affects the lungs but may involve multiple organs, often mimicking other diseases and leading to frequent misdiagnosis. This systematic review aimed to summarize the epidemiology, cl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2281

Strategic Public Health Framework for Soil‑Transmitted Helminth Control in the Philippines (2025–2030)

Mark Ericson B. Baladad & Josephine C. Milan · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2025

Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) remains a major public health issue in the Philippines, particularly in rural and under-resourced communities. This strategic framework outlines a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to reduce and ultimately eliminate the burden of STH thro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i91686