Every second week of August, the health research community celebrates the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week.

Hosted by the Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD) with the Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST IX), this year’s PNHRS Week theme is “Health R and D in the New Normal: Moving Towards Universal Health Care".

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebration will stream a combination of live and pre-recorded material through various media platforms on August 3-13, 2021. It will serve as a venue for different stakeholders to share their best practices and experiences in pursuit of healthier lives for the Filipinos through health research and development. The event will also showcase new emerging partnerships to address the country’s current challenges on health issues.

The PNHRS Week is celebrated every second week of August in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 1309 of June 2007.