SUMMARY

"AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL INSTITITES OF HEALTH (NIH), DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"

Also known as: " Health Research and Development Act"

Signed: February 13, 1998

The NIH shall serve as the coordinating body of existing research institutes in UP Manila and such other institutes and health research programs which may be subsequently created. It aims to promote science and technology research and development in the field of health as well as ensure that the results of the health research and development activities are used to improve the health of both men and women. The public and other health institutions shall have the access to the research findings, facilities and other resources of the institutes.