The National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) 2015, carrying the theme “Philippines: A Science Nation Innovating for Global Competitiveness,” will feature exciting activities and exhibits to promote people-centered innovations for better health on 24-28 July 2015 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

This year’s NSTW is anchored on the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Eight Outcomes including; Agricultural Productivity, Enterprises, Industry Competitiveness, Information Technology-Business Process Management, Good Governance, Quality Healthcare, Education, and S&T Disaster Preparedness.

For the Health Outcome Cluster, with the theme “People-Centered Innovations for Better Health,” the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) and Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) came up with the line-up of exhibits and activities that aim to promote the use of DOST-supported technologies to address the country’s health concerns.

Technologies to be featured are Natural Health Supplement from Guyabano, Salt Iodization Machine, Candle-type Ceramic Water Filter, Essential Oils from Local Plants, among others. The Cluster will also hold activities on health and wellness, dengue, eHealth and Osteoarthritis.

NSTW is the country’s biggest gathering of scientists, researchers, inventors, innovators, industry players, academicians, students, and science and technology (S&T) enthusiasts. For further information, visit the website at www.nstw.dost.gov.ph.