“When we use people-centered approach in our programs and initiatives, we show people that they are important, that they are the lifeblood of everything that we do. We show them that we are here, all partners in the health research community, to produce meaningful solutions to improve their lives” read Dr. Amelia P. Guevarra,, DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development, the supposed speech of Secretary Mario G. Montejo on the opening ceremonies of the 7th Philippine National Health Research Systems Week at Plaza del Norte, Ilocos Norte, August 7-9.

This year’s celebration was themed “People at the Center of Health and Health Research”thus the relation of what Sec. Montejo said in his speech on becoming people centered. He further elaborated that the people-centered approach focused on “listening to people, respecting them, allowing them to make informed decisions, and involving them in crafting realistic and meaningful policies and actions”. Sec. Montejo stressed that the country is assured with better and more efficient health care delivery and services and also prompt and appropriate response to Filipinos needs. It was also mentioned that the Philippines will be hosting the Global Forum for Health Research in 2015.

According to Dr. Ma. Lourdes K. Otayza, Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium chair, the said celebration was aimed for the different stakeholders in health to interact, share information, voice concerns, and contribute research-based solutions to health problems.

The three-day event featured activities on Indigenous People’s Health, National Peer Review and health system shapers seminars, plenary sessions, Consortia staff meeting, research paper oral and poster exhibit competition for student and professional categories and fellowship night. The delegates were a blend of employees, teachers, students, and key officials from various health and research institutions belonging to the different regions in the Philippines.

Originally posted at http://region2.healthresearch.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35:explore-people-centered-approach-for-programs-initiatives-sec-montejo&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=6

Date Tuesday, 27 August 2013 09:40

The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) had a fruitful participation in the 7^th annual celebration of the Philippine National Health Research System Week held on August 7-9, 2013 at Plaza del Norte Hotel and Convention Center in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Hosted by the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC), the 3-day celebration focused on the theme: “People at the Center of Health and Health Research”, and was highlighted by fora for health specialists, students and professionals, research presentation competition and poster exhibits.

CLHRDC submitted entries both in the professional and student research categories and were able to bring home distinguished awards and citations.

A group of students from the College of Medicine, Angeles University Foundation led by Bryan G. Tayag won 1^st place in the poster exhibit contest – student category for their study entitled: “Determination of the Efficacy of Guyabano (Annona Muricata) Fruit in Lowering Blood Total Cholesterol Levels In Vivo”.

In the professional category, two entries won runner-up honors, namely, “Software-based Detection System of Tropical Infectious Diseases” by Engr. Jenette C. Centeno of Bulacan State University and “Risk Assessment of the Toxicity of Fresh, Air-dried and Extracts of Stems and Leaves of Centrosema pubescens Benth. (Butterfly Pea)” an entry submitted by Tarlac State University led by Ana Paula D. Catacutan.

Dr. Bella G. Panlilio of the CLHRDC Capacity Building Committee, presented the consortium’s strength on researches regarding drug discovery and development during the plenary session on “Generating More Quality Proposals Background: A Research Agenda (NUHRA/RUHRA) and Increasing Research Funds”.

With this annual event, CLHRDC once again proved itself to be a potent force in health-related researches as it continues to reap awards and recognition in its efforts to improve and encourage more collaborative health research projects in Region 3. The Department of Science and Technology III is the lead convenor of CLHRDC.

Bella G. Panlilio, Nathan Paolo C. Soliman and Bryan John G. Tayag of Angeles University Foundation receives their award as 1^st place in the Poster Exhibit Contest (Student Category)

Originally posted at http://region3.healthresearch.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27:clhrdc-joins-7th-pnhrs-week-celebration&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=6

Date Thursday, 22 August 2013 02:15

The vision of BCHRD is to conduct health and health-related researches responsive to the needs of the Bicolanos towards improved quality of life. Several strategies are being undertaken for the actualization of the vision. These are as follows: 1) Conduct proposal writeshop, 2) Technical & ethical review 3) Submit proposals for funding; other strategies are underway such as the conduct approved proposals.

Four research proposals were submitted for funding to different funding agencies. Three were submitted to the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development and one to BU Research and Development Center. A summary of the status of the said research protocols is show below.

Meanwhile Dennis B. Gogola of BUTC will be signing the Memorandum of Agreement between PCHRD and BUTC, for the utilization of the research fund allocated for the research “Characterization and Toxicological Evaluation of Guyabano (Annona muricata, L.) Leaf Extract”

The BCHRD is presently into a multidisciplinary research proposal that will focus on the Promotion of Maternal Health of Bicolanos: Bicol Women’s Health Research and Development Program so as to be able to submit to PCHRD additional protocols for funding. This activity will involve the different member-agencies of the consortium. The 2^nd phase was held on August 19-20, 2013 at the University of Anthony, Iriga City.

Originally posted at http://region5.healthresearch.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27:bchrd-taking-steps-to-achieve-its-vision&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=6

Date Sunday, 25 August 2013 14:32

PAOAY, ILOCOS NORTE -- The sub-project entitled “Assessment of Maternal and Child Health Care Services Delivery to Internally Displaced Persons in Eastern Maguindanao” by Prof. Rowena B. Caro of Mindanao State University – Maguindanao and Dr. Carmelita G. Hansel, Ms. Husna Dimapalao, and Mr. Camar Ameril of Mindanao State University – Marawi City qualified in the 7^th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week Celebration’s Poster Exhibit Contest (Professional Category), opened on August 8, 2013 at Plaza del Norte Convention Center, as a regional entry of the ARMM Health Research Consortium (AHRC).

Initially, submissions were reviewed, short-listed, and endorsed to PCHRD by each of the respective consortium. Only six (6) among total submissions were selected for the oral paper presentation and another set as poster contest entries. A total of 11 researches coming from 8 out of the 17 regional consortia composed the list. Certificates and cash prizes were given to the finalists and winner during the awarding ceremonies the following day.

The study by Ms. Caro et al is a sub-project of the Pfizer PEER in Health funded program entitled “Assessment of Maternal and Child Health Care Services Delivery to Internally Displaced Persons in the ARMM”, which covers both Eastern and Western Maguindanao and Districts 1 and 2 of Lanao del Sur.

Originally posted at http://armm.healthresearch.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25:msu-research-enters-the-list-of-poster-exhibit-contest-finalists&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=6

Date Monday, 19 August 2013 16:29