Catbalogan City, Samar – As the DOST-funded research project, "Factors Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Deliveries in Healthcare Facilities in the Province of Samar, Philippines," approaches its conclusion, a “Result Validation and Dissemination Forum” was held on February 27, 2025, at the Samar State University Convention Center. The event aimed to present and validate key findings with relevant stakeholders, ensuring that the study’s outcomes align with real-world healthcare experiences and contribute to evidence-based policies and interventions for improving maternal and child health in Samar.

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

The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) recognized the region’s brightest minds at the concluded Regional Health Research Symposium (RHRS) held on October 30-31, 2024 at Summit Hotel in Tacloban City. The event honored innovative research contributions through its Oral and Poster Research Competitions, highlighting efforts from students and professionals alike.

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.