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COHRED Global Forum 2015

The Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED), in partnership with the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) will host the Global Forum for Research and Innovation for Health 2015 this coming August 24-27, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. The event’s objective is to discover solutions to world’s unmet health needs through research and innovation.

The overall theme of the Forum is “People at the center of research and innovation for health” which is further divided into six sub-themes:

- Social Accountability

- Increasing Investments

- Country-driven Capacity Building

- Food Security and Safety

- Health in Mega-Cities

- Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction

We encourage everyone to join the Global Forum 2015. This will bring together all stakeholders who play a role in making research and innovation benefit health, equity and development. This includes high-level representatives from government, business, non-profits, international organizations, academic and research institutions and social entrepreneurs among others.

Furthermore, we encourage everyone to participate in the forum’s Call for Abstracts. For more details and information, please click this link: http://www.forum2015.org/index.php/component/content/

"Science Nation Tour" in Davao City

Secretary Mario G. Montejo of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will be in Davao City on March 6, 2015 for the ”Science Nation Tour “ with the theme“Inspire, Engage and Convert.”

DOST XI will host the first regional leg of the “Science Nation Tour,” – a national roadshow of DOST to promote the agency’s programs, projects and services.

The tour, dubbed as “Agham na Ramdam” (Science that is felt) is a follow up to the department’s “Iba na ang Panahon (INAP): Science for Safer Communities” staged last year in the country’s 17 regions.

Turnover of Sensors

On March 6, 2015 Secretary Montejo is set to turnover hydro meteorological sensors to Local chief executives in Davao Region. Fifty-six (56) Sensors were installed in the Davao Region in 2014. The Hydromet project is a component of Project NOAH or Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards which aims to use state-of-the-art weather tracking equipment to provide a better picture of the country’s surface waters.

Science Extravaganza

Secretary Montejo said that the “biggest challenge” being faced by DOST is the way Filipinos appreciate science. A “Science Extravaganza” will be conducted to show that science and technology (S&T) are vital components of the government’s effort to hoist the lives of every Juan.

DOST will be awarding known personalities as Science Ambassadors like Senator Bam Aquino, Senator Ralph Recto, Atty. Sara Duterte, Congressman Mariano Piamonte, Councilor Mabel Acosta, Joey Ayala, and Popong Landero during the Science and Technology Extravaganza at the gymnasium of the University of Southeastern Philippines Obrero Campus, Davao City on March 6, 2015. The BOB band, Manila’s hottest new band will be featured as a culminating activity of the "Science Nation Tour."

A Zumbafest will ensue on March 7, 2015 at 5:00 o’clock in the morning at the People’s park, Davao City. We call on the youth and all interested individuals to be part of the event. Admission is FREE. See you there!

Eric Colmenares

DOST XI S&T Promotions Section