Dr. del Mundo dedicated her life to the cause of pediatrics in the country. She did not confine herself only to research in different aspects of pediatrics but she also trained physicians, paramedics and lay health workers in child care. She also went to the extent of doing extension services to remote rural areas in the Philippines and became the moving spirit behind the establishment of various pediatric institutions in the country.
Her untiring devotion to child care earned her a number of honors: Elizabeth Blackwell award for outstanding service to mankind, 1966; Ramon Magsaysay award for public service by a private citizen, 1977; Rotary International science award, 1960; and 15th International Congress of Pediatrics award as most outstanding pediatrician and humanitarian, 1977.
Birthdate: 27 November 1911
Died: 6 August 2011
Educational Background:
- A.A. - University of the Philippines Manila 1928
- M.D. Most Outstanding Scholar in Medicine in the Philippines - University of the Philippines Manila 1933
- M.A. in Bacterology - Boston University, Boston Massachusetts 1940
Research Interest:
- Clinical Pediatrics
- Maternal and Child Health
- Pediatric Education
- Outreach Community Relations
Researches and studies completed:
- 1963 - An Antibody Survey as an Index of Immunity to Poliomyelitis among Filipinos
- 1966 - Clinical and Antibody Response to Live Attenuated Measles-Virus Vaccine (985 Vaccines)
- 1966 - Cost Analysis of Measles in Hospital PRactice and in Estimate of Economic Loss from the Disease in the Philippines
- 1981 - The Rubella Antibody Status of Adolescent Girls in the PHilippine Rural and Urban Communities
- 1966 - Clinical Manifestations of Serologically PRoven Dengue Viral Infections during the 1966 Epidemic in the Philippines
- 1983 - Low Birth Weight Neonates and Surrounding Factors in Communitites of Eleven (11) Health Regions in the Philippines
- 1988 - Varicella Vaccination in Filipino Children
Scientific and Technological contributions to society:
- Clinical researches particularly on thos on viruses (poliomyelitis, rubeola, rubella and varicella) serve as references in the use of vaccines and in immunization currently availed of in the country. Health authorities as well as medical practiotioners, teachers, students and health workers can avail of these studies as basis and for their guide in implementing important preventive measures
- Studies on the bactriology etiology of diarrheas in infants and children below 5 years have updated similar studies in the past. These research serve as basis for the use of antimicrobiais in the management of diarrhea which continue to be an important cause of mobidity and mortality in children of developing countries in the Philippines
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1933 - Most Outstanding Scholar in Medicine - Colegio Medico Farmaceutico
- 1936 - Fellowship Grant - Commonwealth of the Philippines
- 1958 - Newscoop Award of the Week - Republic Broadcasting System
- 1960 - Most Distinguished Alumnus - University of the Philippines Alumni Society
- 1960 - Service Award - Rotary International
- 1961 - Presidential Award of Merit - Civic Assembly of Women of the Philippines
- 1964 - Distinguished Service - Philippine Medical Association
- 1966 - Elizabeth Blackwell AWard for Outstanding Service to Mankind
- 1968 - Most Outstanding Women in Medicine - Federation of International de Abogadas
- 1970 - Most Oustanding Filipino Today (Medicine) - Weekly Nation
- 1972 - Most Distinguished Alumna - Univeristy of the Philippines
- 1975 - Ayala Science Award in Medical Science
- 1979 - Outstanding Citizens Awardee for Medicine and Public Health - City of Manila
- 1979 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1980 - Proclaimed as National Scientist - President of the Republic of the Philippines
- 1983 - Pontifical Award - Holy Sacrament International Church
- 1984 - Carlos P. romulo United Nations Award - United Nations Association of the Philippines
- 1977 - Ramon Magsaysay AWard for Public Service by a Private Citizen SEA
- 1977 - Outstanding Pediatrician and Humanitarian AWard - International Pediatrics Association
- 1987 - Outstanding Leadership in primary Infant/Child Health Care - International Association for Maternal and Neonatal Health
- 1991 - Rafael Salas Awardee
- 1991 - Outstanding Professional Award - Philippine Federation of PRofessional Association
