Dr Apasrah Mapupuno
Dr. Apasrah M. Macumbal-Mapupuno is a seasoned medical professional and educator with extensive experience in both clinical practice and public health administration. She currently serves as a Professor of Medicine at the Mindanao State University-College of Medicine. Prior to this, she was the Assistant Provincial Health Officer at the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) of Lanao del Sur under the Ministry of Health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) from 2023 to 2024.
Dr. Macumbal-Mapupuno has held several key roles in public health over the past two decades. From 2009 to 2023, she was a Medical Specialist IV at the IPHO-Lanao del Sur, after serving as Medical Officer IV at the same institution from 2005 to 2009. Her career began at the Medical Services & Hospital of MSU-Marawi, where she worked from 1996 to 2005.
Dr. Macumbal-Mapupuno obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from Mindanao State University-College of Medicine in 1994. She furthered her expertise in health systems management, earning a Master in Public Management with a specialization in Health Systems and Development from the Development Academy of the Philippines in 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Mindanao State University-Marawi, earned in 1990.
Throughout her career, Dr. Macumbal-Mapupuno has played an instrumental role in several key health programs, serving as the Provincial Medical Coordinator for the Family Planning & Reproductive Health Program, National Immunization Program, National Tuberculosis Program, and Non-Communicable Disease Program from 2005 to 2023. Her leadership was also crucial during the 2017 Marawi Siege, where she managed the operation center for the Marawi Siege Response in Iligan City.
Dr. Macumbal-Mapupuno is also a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and lecturer for health program capacity-building, planning workshops, and consultative meetings. She has served in the Medical Team for the Hajj Mission in 2010, 2012, and 2014.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, she is affiliated with several prestigious organizations, including the Philippine Medical Association, Lanao del Sur Medical Society Chapter (where she was President from 2020 to 2022), the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, and the Islamic Medical Association of the Philippines. She is also an active member of the Ranao Council Inc. and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Dr. Macumbal-Mapupuno’s commitment to public health, leadership in medical programs, and academic contributions have significantly impacted her community and beyond. She continues to inspire and guide future medical professionals in her current role as a professor.
Her home is in Marawi City, Philippines, and she maintains close ties to her community both in her professional and personal life.