Ten health innovations funded by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and implemented by researchers from the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) took center stage at TeknoLusugan 2024 held recently at the Philippine International Convention Center.
With the theme “Turning Ideas into Healthcare Solutions,” UPM researchers presented not just inventions but practical solutions poised to make a significant impact in communities nationwide.
The event also marked a turning point in collaboration with industry leaders presenting market needs directly to innovators, fostering partnerships that promise to accelerate the adoption of these technologies. The health innovations focused on leptospirosis, fractures, skin diseases, and telemedicine, among others.
In his message, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. mentioned that the DOST assisted 12 projects implemented by the UPM, with a total allocation of P186 million last year.
“As our community evolves rapidly and the challenges facing healthcare become more complex and multifaceted than ever before, the need for innovation and making sure that breakthroughs reach the target users, our fellow Filipino people have never been more apparent,” Solidum said.
