The project "FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVERSE PREGNANCY OUTCOMES AMONG DELIVERIES IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN SAMAR" has achieved significant milestones in its implementation, signifying a promising advancement in understanding and addressing adverse pregnancy outcomes in the province. With the finalization of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Province of Samar and the participating hospitals- Samar Provincial Hospital, Basey District Hospital, and Calbayog District Hospital, along with orientations and data-gathering efforts, the project is making remarkable progress toward its objectives.

Tacloban City — The EVHRDC Capacity Building Committee (CBC) in coordination with the Research Management Committee (RMC) spearheaded the Orientation on Participatory Action Research (PAR) last October 10, 2023, at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City and via Zoom platform. This activity is an initiative of the Consortium to add another aspect of health research to consider in next year’s Call for Proposals. PAR, which involves the participation of the personnel from partner Local Government Units (LGUs) and other stakeholders, aims to develop evidence-based interventions and health policies for the identified community.

In a display of commitment to regional healthcare advancement, the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) recently hosted a Stakeholders' and Community Dissemination Forum. Held on November 10, 2023, at the Robinson's Mall Expansion Activity Area in Tacloban City, the event was pivotal for acknowledging groundbreaking research projects and their potential impact on the region's health landscape.

TACLOBAN CITY — The recently conducted Science Journo Ako Training Workshop on September 25 - 27, 2023, at Hotel de Fides, Tacloban City, Leyte, was spearheaded by the DOST - Science and Technology Information Institute with the theme "Science Journo ako goes to Tacloban City: Tips and Tricks in Creating Engaging Stories from Research Studies."