2014 National Science and Technology Week

We cannot deny that our country is still facing difficulty in the challenge and equity in access, to health care services and real-time information for decision-making. With this, the Department of Science and Technology, The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and the Department of Health partnered to make use of electronic channels to service our fellow countrymen even in the remotest corners of the country. They will call it Kalusugang Pangkalahatan (Universal Health Care Program).

(L-R) Dr. Shaun Grannis, DOH Usec. Teodoro Herbosa, PCHRD Dr. Jaime Montoya, DOH Sec. Enrique Ona, DOST Sec. Mario Montejo

One of the major outputs of the joint DOH-DOST is the Philippine Health Information Exchange (PHIE). I attended the press conference last July 26 at the SMX Convention Center regarding this PHIE. Really, it will be a great help for the health services and program for the Filipinos because this will ensure the accurate and timely health information be available at the point of service. In order to implement this project, the Department of Science and Technology through its Advances Science and Technology, will provide infrastructure and security support for the DOH – PhilHealth Harmonized Data Warehouse platform.

Aside from PHIE, the event also showcased two new reporting systems to be available at the end of the year—Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition System and eHATID projects respectively.

The Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition System is DOH developed information intelligent system for mothers, pregnant, that supports the enrolment of expectant mothers and their babies, records the maternal and child health care services provided them, as well as monitor their progress.

The eHATID project is a software application available on android ( I don’t know yet for iOS ) that offers real-time access to health information among LGUs and medical doctors which will integrate an electronic version of PhilHealth’s Primary Care Benefit 1 (PCB1).

Aside from the Press Conference for eHealth Forum, there were also exhibits of different industries around the country of their products. There were exhibitors from the agriculture industry, technology, aviation and many more.

Enjoy the photo diary below. J

Welcome!!

University Lane!

And another bidder for the 2016 national elections, INDRA!

Lots of inventions everywhere!

Mini Boeing!

Scharlotte -- robotic platform that aims to assist therapists and children diagnosed with developmental disorder during play therapy. by De La Salle University

..and the people from Y4IT. :)

The overall experience last July 26 was great as I was able to meet friends from the media and other respected personalities in different industries. Also, I learned many things from the exhibit. Seriously, one can learn a lot from this expo if you will really take advantage of it. Thanks to Wazzup Pilipinas for inviting me especially to Sir Ross! :)

Dok Tour-approved!

Cheers!~