About the Journal
The University of the Philippines Mindanao, in collaboration with the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI and the Department of Science and Technology Regional XI, is hosting the Mindanao Health Research and Development Expo 2024, marking the largest health event of its kind in Southern Philippines. This four-day expo features the Joint Conference and Symposium on Health, combining two significant events: the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Health (ICIAH2024) and the Mindanao Symposium on Inclusive and Resilient Health Systems (MSHealth).
DAY 1: 12 October 2024. Mindanao Health R&D Expo Opening Program and 18th Regional Health R&D Expo [student and professional categories for Best Poster and Oral Presentation] (Organized by the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI)
DAY 2: 13 October 2024. Joint Conference and Symposium on Health: International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Health (ICIAH 2024) (Organized by the Mindanao Center for Disease Watch and Analytics with support from the UPMin Office of Research)
DAY 3: 14 October 2024. Joint Conference and Symposium on Health: Mindanao Symposium on Inclusive and Resilient Health Systems (MSHealth) (Organized by the UPMin Office of Research with support from the Mindanao Center for Disease Watch and Analytics)
DAY 4: 15 October 2024. Side Events (Organized by RHRDC XI consortium members)
ICIAH2024 aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging innovative solutions that transcend traditional single-discipline approaches. It focuses on how diverse fields can contribute to addressing complex health challenges. In contrast, MSHealth will focus on policies and practices to strengthen the resilience of health systems in Mindanao, ensuring they are equipped to withstand various shocks and serve diverse populations.
The Health R&D Expo aligns with broader health research priorities in Mindanao, as defined by the Regional Unified Health Research Agenda (RUHRA) 2023–2028. This agenda emphasizes pressing issues such as disease management, health security, vulnerable populations, and health technology innovation, which are also key themes under the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA). These research priorities aim to improve health outcomes across Mindanao, fostering collaboration between stakeholders and communities to create effective and sustainable health interventions.
This event is co-funded by the DOST Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) through RHRDC XI, the UP System Office of International Linkages (UP OIL), Office of Research through its research fund, and the Mindanao Center for Disease Watch and Analytics.
