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August 19, 2020

DOST, DOH commit funds for PH solidarity vaccine trial

The Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced their commitment to fund and support the Philippines’ participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) Solidarity Vaccine...

August 11, 2020

How to use melatonin on COVID-19 patients

MAC19 PRO stands for Melatonin as Adjuvant treatment for COVID-19 Pneumonia Requiring Hospitalization. It is a multipronged initiative consisting of scientific research, clinical trials and advocacies to help mitigate the...

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July 30, 2020

DOST-PCHRD starts implementation of DRR-CCA for Health projects in time for the National Disaster Resilience Month celebration

In time for the annual celebration of the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) this July, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development’s (DOST-PCHRD’s) approved...

July 21, 2020

DOST funds P19-M antibody tests study

DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has allocated PHP19.13 million for a study to validate and evaluate antibody tests for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). (more…)

July 21, 2020

DOST okays Study on Lagundi for COVID-19

Photo c/o DOST The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has approved the clinical trials for the local herb, lagundi, against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Secretary Fortunato dela Peña...

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June 16, 2020

PNHRS builds on partnerships and diversity for a robust health research system

Citing examples of health research frameworks from countries including the Philippines, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the role of establishing regional and international partnerships for stronger national health research...

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March 18, 2020

DOST, partner company to produce 500,000 reusable face masks that last 50 washes

The Department of Science and Technology announced that one of its institutes will be producing face masks to meet the high demand due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “DOST’s Philippine Textile...

March 17, 2020

WHO considers ‘airborne precautions’ for medical staff after study shows coronavirus can survive in air

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus talks during a daily press briefing on COVID-19 virus at the WHO headquaters in Geneva on March 11, 2020. Fabrice Coffrini |...

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March 11, 2020

DOH: Zero PUIs in Northern Mindanao

NORTHERN Mindanao remains to be one of the regions in the country with zero patients under investigation (PUI) for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) as of Monday, March 9.Dr. Ian Gonzales,...

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