eHealth Forum set at NSTW 2014

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Health (DOH) will hold an eHealth Forum on Saturday during the 2014 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

With the theme “The Health Information Exchange, Connecting People and Information for Better Healthcare,” the forum will tackle the local and global perspectives on health information exchange, eHealth initiatives to track the country’s target on maternal and child health in reference to the Millennium Development Goals, and improvement in community access to PhilHealth benefits.

The Philippine Health Information Exchange is an enabling system that links health-related information, databases and registries with all health services, users, and providers. It provides access to health information by health practitioners and policymakers in making informed decisions.

The forum also features the first Digital Poster Exhibit on eHealth researches and initiatives in the country.

DOST Secretary Mario Montejo, DOH Secretary Enrique Ona and Undersecretary Teodoro Herbosa, together with 500 participants from different sectors, are expected to grace the forum. For more details, contact Michelle Estrera at (02) 837-7534.