PNHRS AT A GLANCE

National Unified Health Research Agenda

Opportunities
Find out how you can participate in the health research-related opportunities of the four implementing agencies.

PNHRS Week
By virtue of Proclamation No. 1309, the PNHRS Week is celebrated every second week of August.

Regional Health Research Systems
The regional health research consortia in all the regions of the country mirror the PNHRS framework at the regional level

Philippine Health Research Ethics Board
PHREB is the national policy making body in health research ethics.

Monitoring Tool

Implementing Agencies
Four institutions commit to support PNHRS to achieve its vision of creating a vibrant, dynamic and responsible health research community.

Technical Working Committees
The six TWCs were aligned with the research themes based on the country’s health needs.

PNHRS Milestones
Take a look at PNHRS accomplishments since its inception.
OUR LATEST NEWS
The 5th National Research and Development Conference (NRDC) is set to feature some of the latest advancements and breakthrough technologies in health that were supported by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health [ ... ]
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, Executive Director of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) as one of the 15 eminent scientists to draft the [ ... ]
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Filipino experiments revealed evidence that virgin coconut oil may be a means to defeat COVID-19.
“There are still alternative solutions against COVID-19 aside from vaccines. Although further investigation is needed before we develop a possible prevention [ ... ]
Latest NewsRead more...The current landscape of COVID-19 vaccine initiatives in the country is still dynamic - as discussions are still ongoing with potential partners. Here are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on COVID-19 vaccine initiatives, as addressed by the [ ... ]
Latest NewsRead more...TAGUIG CITY - The Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced their commitment to fund and support the Philippines’ participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) Solidarity Vaccine Trial as part of the [ ... ]
Latest NewsRead more...In a ceremonial turnover on Friday, 4 September 2020, the Department of Health (DOH) formally received the Feasibility Analysis of Syndromic Surveillance Using Spatio-Temporal Epidemiological Modeler For Early Detection of Diseases, commonly called [ ... ]
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About the conference
In these trying times, the work of our researchers became more important. With the theme “Mobilizing Quality Health Researches Amidst the Challenges of COVID19”, R1HRDC will hold its first virtual Regional Health Research Conference [ ... ]
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The eHealth Training on Unified Resources Online (eTURO) project initiated by the Institute of Philippine Culture – Ateneo de Manila University and DOST – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST – PCHRD) has been providing online [ ... ]
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The Philippine Research Ethics Board (PHREB) in partnership with DOST Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), conducted a 2-day online training on Basic Research Ethics last 23 & 24 September 2020. The training aimed to capacitate [ ... ]
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In preparation for the 2019 Caraga Health Research Forum, CHRDC conducted a Joint Committee Meeting last October 21, 2019 at Watergate Hotel, Butuan City. It was attended by fifteen members representing each sub-committee of the consortium namely, Research [ ... ]
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PALO, LEYTE - A total of about 120 local government units in Eastern Visayas is now equipped with the knowledge and skills on how to effectively integrate nutrition of Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) programs and projects in the updating [ ... ]

It has been nine successful years of celebrating and sharing health research results to partner institutions and health enthusiasts. The 9th Health R&D Expo, an annual activity spearheaded by the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium [ ... ]
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YOUR SHARED STORIES
Tuberculosis claims more lives than HIV/AIDS.
Despite being a preventable and curable disease, tuberculosis or TB kills an average of 70 Filipinos daily according to the Department of Health. It is considered [ ... ]
CAGAYAN de Oro City will be hosting the 13th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week Celebration which happens every second week of August.
The PNHRS is designed to hold parallel and plenary [ ... ]
Dr. Bernadette Ramirez, World Health Organization’s (WHO) scientist, will deliver the keynote address at the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development’s (PCHRD) 36th anniversary celebration [ ... ]
Shared StoriesRead more...The Agapay Project has developed a robotic device to provide accessible healthcare options to all Filipinos.
The initiative by De La Salle University to design and develop cost-effective robotic exoskeletons [ ... ]
Shared StoriesRead more...An engineering student from De La Salle University (DLSU) has developed a wearable robotic arm that can be used in the therapy of stroke and accident victims.
Paul Dominique Baniqued told ANC's Future [ ... ]
Shared StoriesRead more...Research and technology assistance are the major highlights of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for 2017. Science Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) [ ... ]
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