Tacloban City – In a concerted effort to enhance the delivery of Mental, Neurological, and Substance (MNS) programs and services in Eastern Visayas, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 8 participated in the Operational Planning of the Mental Health Framework from March 11-14, 2025, at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City.

The EVHRDC Awards is held every two (2) years to honor researchers in Region 8 for their significant contributions to knowledge related to health. The awards will have two (2) categories: The Distinguished Health Researcher Award and the Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award. Each category can have up to three recipients every two years. The selection committee may not confer any of the awards once no one meets the qualifications.

The Samar Provincial Government has turned over cheques and technology-augmented learning tools to its scholars at the Samar Island Institute of Medicine (SIIM) on February 17, at the SIIM Lecture Hall, SSU Main Campus, Catbalogan City.

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.