How can we better monitor TB cases among our children?
Tuberculosis remains a serious threat to children, but a DLSU-led innovation is helping change that. The Pediatric Tuberculosis Clinical Decision Support System (PedTB-CDSS), developed by Dr. Michelle Renee Ching, Chair of the DLSU Department of Information Technology, uses data and intelligent systems to make diagnosing pediatric TB faster and more accurate, even in far-flung communities.
This project, a collaboration between CITe4D, DLSMHSI-CTR, and USAID’s TB Platforms, empowers health workers to detect and treat TB early, improving child health outcomes nationwide.
In 2025, PedTB-CDSS was also recognized as part of DLSU’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) City Partnership Initiative with the City of Manila, a program led by Dr. Francisco Magno of the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance (JRIG). The initiative strengthens cooperation between the University and the local government to advance data-driven, inclusive, and sustainable development.
Through research and partnerships, DLSU continues to live out its Lasallian mission: creating technology that transforms communities for the better.