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Final Call: Submit Your Entries for the IHF Awards 2026
As the final deadline for this year’s IHF Awards and i-to-i Innovation Hub approaches on Friday, 24 April, we at the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) encourage our partner institutions and healthcare professionals to take part in this prestigious global opportunity.
The IHF Awards provide a platform to recognize outstanding contributions across eight categories, highlighting excellence and innovation in hospitals and health services. It is an opportunity not only to showcase achievements but also to share impactful practices that can inspire and strengthen healthcare systems worldwide.
Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 49th IHF World Hospital Congress
The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) encourages its member institutions and partners to participate in the 49th IHF World Hospital Congress, scheduled on 20–22 October 2026 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Recognized as a premier global platform for advancing healthcare delivery, the Congress brings together healthcare leaders, policymakers, and executives from across the world to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore innovations shaping the future of healthcare systems.
R1HRDC Call for Applications for 2026 DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant
The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) invites all eligible undergraduate students in Region 1 to apply for the 2026 DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products (1st Call).
This grant provides financial support to undergraduate students conducting their thesis on natural products derived from plants and microorganisms indigenous to the Philippines. The program aims to strengthen research capacity and support the Drug Discovery and Development (Tuklas Lunas) Program, which focuses on developing safe, effective, and affordable alternative medicines from local resources.
NUHRA Mid-Term Evaluation Survey Now Open for Health Research Stakeholders
The Regional Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) is pleased to share this announcement from the Philippine National Health Research System regarding the NUHRA Mid-Term Evaluation Survey.
Health research stakeholders are invited to participate in a Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Survey assessing the awareness, adoption, and impact of the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) 2023–2028.
The evaluation aims to gather valuable insights to ensure that NUHRA remains responsive to national health priorities and continues to guide research directions effectively across the country.
About NUHRA
The Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) developed the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) 2023–2028 to set national priorities and guide health research initiatives in the Philippines.
This mid-term evaluation will help assess how effectively NUHRA has been communicated, adopted, and implemented among stakeholders.
What to Expect
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A short and confidential survey
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Responses reported in aggregate
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Providing your name is optional
Participants will receive:
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An exclusive research toolkit
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A special report on the NUHRA Evaluation results
A valid email address is required to receive these materials. Participants may also opt in to receive future NUHRA and health research updates (optional).
R1HRDC encourages all health research stakeholders in the region to take part in this important initiative. Your participation contributes to strengthening the direction of Philippine health research.
Call for Applications: i-to-i Innovation Hub 2026
The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) shares this announcement with interested institutions about the i-to-i Innovation Hub 2026, an international initiative led by the International Hospital Federation (IHF) in partnership with Stanford Healthcare.
The i-to-i Innovation Hub—from innovation to implementation—recognizes and showcases ground-breaking innovations that are transforming how hospital leaders deliver patient care worldwide. For 2026, the Hub carries the theme “Smarter pathways: How AI is changing patient care.” Under this theme, hospitals within the IHF membership are invited to submit innovations that have directly reshaped traditional models of hospital care.
Selected innovations will be featured as part of the programme of the 49th IHF World Hospital Congress, to be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, in October 2026.
About the i-to-i Innovation Hub 2026
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