The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) has joined the World Health Organization's (WHO) Evidence-Informed Policy Network (EVIPNet). This membership aims to integrate research findings into policy decisions, addressing critical health issues and improving the well-being of Filipinos. PCHRD plans to enhance research-to-policy initiatives through collaborations, grant opportunities, and rapid evidence synthesis. Furthermore, the Department of Budget and Management has approved funding for PCHRD's Grants-In-Aid Program to support these efforts.
Backed by the Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Health , PCHRD is now part of the World Health Organization’s Evidence-Informed Policy Network , which helps integrate research into policy decisions.
To fully leverage its participation, PCHRD plans to enhance research-to-policy initiatives by strengthening collaborations, expanding grant opportunities and institutionalizing rapid evidence synthesis as a program for local governments. It also aims to organize webinars, workshops, and competitions to engage researchers and policymakers.
Moreover, the Philippines has been addressing critical health issues. By 2016, 45 of 56 priority health topics had been tackled, with programs like Tuklas Lunas. Speaking at the inception meeting on January 21, WHO official Tanja Kuchmüller noted that joining the network will further empower PCHRD’s programs and help ensure research findings are effectively translated into health policies.
HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH TRANSLATION EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOP WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
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