The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines observes a yearly “One Health Week” as part of its flagship health program, Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd (OK sa DepEd). This week-long event aims to promote holistic health and well-being among learners and DepEd personnel. The theme for this School Year’s One Health Week is “OK sa DepEd ang Eskwelahang Healthy.” This reflects the DepEd’s commitment to intensifying school health programs under OK sa DepEd, as the means to ensure that schools become healthy learning institutions (HLI) or safe and healthy environments that promote the wellbeing and holistic development of learners. The One Health Week serves as a platform to highlight and implement various health programs under OK sa DepEd. This includes initiatives like the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), National Drug Education Program (NDEP), Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH), Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) program, Medical, Dental, and Nursing Services (MDNS), and School Mental Health (SMH).
December 3, 2024
The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium through the Capacity Building Committee (EVHRDC-CBC) kicked off its “Training on Research Designs, Data Science & Analytics” today at Hotel de Fides in Tacloban City for three days from November 5 to November 7, 2024.
This initiative attracted a diverse audience of research enthusiasts from various universities, colleges, and agencies in Samar and Leyte. Scholars and professionals, including medical doctors, research coordinators, research staff, heads of research and innovation/extension units, faculty researchers, and faculty members, gathered to delve into the research methodologies, data science, and analytics, eager to enhance their knowledge and skills in these critical areas.
November 6, 2024
Biliran, Philippines – On October 26, 2024, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), in collaboration with the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) Region 8, conducted an informative HERDIN “Health Research and Development Information Network” orientation at the Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS). This event was participated by the BS Nursing students alongside the school’s faculty members.
November 6, 2024
September 25, 2024 - Tacloban City, Eastern Visayas
In a conscientious effort to uphold transparency and accountability in research endeavors, the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) - Research Management Committee (RMC) convened at Hotel Alejandro in Tacloban City today for a pivotal progress reporting session.
Among the project leaders present were Dr. Sherrie Ann C. Labid, Executive Director for Research at Samar State University, overseeing the DOST-funded project “Factors Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Deliveries in Healthcare Facilities in the Province of Samar,” and Dr. Janet Alexis de los Santos from the Visayas State University, for the project “A Descriptive Study on the Knowledge, Attitude, Perceived Behaviors toward Suspected or Confirmed HIV/AIDS clients and HIV Stigma of Barangay Health Workers among Health Facilities in Leyte.” Their expertise and dedication exemplified the consortium’s ethos of excellence and innovation in health research.
September 26, 2024
TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — The Department of Health Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EVCHD) has cautioned the public about the spike in dengue cases in the region.
From January 1 to July 27, 2024, there were 5,730 reported cases and 13 deaths, according to the DOH-Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit report.
Out of these cases, the Leyte Province recorded 1,761 cases, the highest number of cases in the region, with two deaths.
September 12, 2024