Here are the infographics about Suicide Prevention:

Credits to: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDOHgov/ as cited in (https://www.facebook.com/phikappamu/)

DOST RO2- CVHRDC successfully conducted the three-day workshop on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) among the Research Ethics Committee heads in the region on October 9-11, 2018.

Resource speaker Dr. Marita V.T. Reyes emphasized the importance of detailed and coherent SOP among the attending institutions.

As an output, the participants are expected to improve their SOPs by making it more in-depth and comprehensive.

Ginhawa (ReliefVent) 

The people’s “breath of relief” ventilator

The Problem:

50% of ICU patients need a ventilator. In many developing countries like the Philippines, there is only 1 ventilator per 10 ICU beds which may result to unwanted increase in mortality rates. The prohibitive cost of acquiring a ventilator plus the inaccessibility of spare parts when a ventilator breaks down poses a challenge for small hospitals to acquire more units.

The Solution:

Developed by a team of critical care specialists, biomedical engineers, software specialist and biomed technicians, Ginhawa (ReliefVent) is a ventilator that can be used for both children and adults. It is projected to cost 40% lower than other portable ventilators in the market.

Target Market:

Hospitals, clinics, ambulance services

Features:

It is compact, portable, and can be AC or DC powered. It has embedded software for self-diagnostic cloud-based data analytic, with protocols for operations and trouble-shooting.

Status and Needs:

The product is relatively lightweight (8kg) unit and mainly powered by compressed air. It can do controlled ventilation, assist-control ventilation, and synchronous intermittent mandatory ventilation. It contains an internal differential pressure transducer for detecting patient inspiratory efforts and refinement of the internal oxygen blender and humidifier, which is uncommon to most of the commercially-available ventilators. Benchtesting using Michigan Instruments Pneuview Test Lung and animal (dog) studies testing were done, proving its safety and efficacy. It is currently undergoing human trials.

The proponent is currently seeking a manufacturing company that will add to its value engineering both for the software and hardware, and a partner for its commercialization.

Contact Person:

Abundio Balgos, MD, MHA, FPCP, FPCCP
Professor, UP College of Medicine
University of the Philippines Manila
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development are inviting researchers to submit capsule proposals for the study entitled: “Informal Economy Segmentation Study: Towards Universal Healthcare in the Philippines – Reaching and Retaining Members in the Informal Sector”

The project Terms of References can be downloaded here. 

The 2017 PhilHealth STUDIES (Strengthening the Thrust for Universal Health Care through Data, Information, and Knowledge Exchange Systems) is a research management collaboration between the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD). This initiative aims to provide funding for research projects focusing on the development of evidence-based policy recommendations on PhilHealth programs and services.

Who may apply
Filipinos with at least a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, have proven research competence/track record, and employed in universities/colleges, research agencies/institutes, hospitals, and other health related agencies are eligible to apply for the research grant.

Requirements
We encourage interested parties to submit their capsule proposals via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and attach the following documents by October 9, 2018:

1. Letter of Intent addressed to:

The Executive Director 
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development 
Department of Science and Technology, Saliksik Bldg. 
Gen. Santos Avenue 
Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila

2. Curriculum Vitae of Lead Researcher

3. Profile of Institution

4. Capsule Proposal Format 

If you have queries, please contact Mr. Marc Enrico Hasta (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Ms. Grace Ann Cenon (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or call (02)837-75-34 to 37 loc. 206. 

Source: http://pchrd.dost.gov.ph/index.php/news/6406-philhealth-studies-call-for-proposals-informal-economy-segmentation-study