First regional health research conference slated Determined to foster healthier and more productive lives among the Filipinos through health research and development, the Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (WVHRDC) will host the First Western Visayas Health Research Conference on December 11-12, 2014 at Amigo Terrace Hotel, Iloilo City. Anchored with the theme “Science and Practice of People-Centered Health Systems”, the event will convene researchers, health managers, and health practitioners to develop and strengthen mechanisms in health research capabilities, encourage resource sharing among partner institutions, and promote the dissemination and utilization of quality health researches in the region. This event is in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), DOST VI and the Department of Health - Center for Health Development - Western Visayas (DOH-CHD-WV). The activity also serves as a platform for various stakeholders to come up with health solutions through research and development. Highlights of the event include plenary sessions on Kalusugan Pangkalahatan, Research and Development Presentations, e-Tablet, RxBox, Ethics and System Approach to Improving the Philippine Health Care System and forum on the status of health research in the region. A Student and Graduate Research Competition to include Oral and Poster Presentation will likewise be conducted to recognize the best health researches and its significant contribution to the society and economy. The WVHRDC is a structure created by the DOST-PCHRD to link together researchers and institutions to facilitate health research activities attuned to regional health needs. For queries, contact the WVHRDC Secretariat at telephone numbers (033) 320-0907; 508-7183 or email at wvhrdc@gmail (DOSTVI-LMLamasan)
Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 03:08:55 +0000