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Institute of Health Policy and Development Studies

IHPDS, created upon BOR approval in 27 May 1999, espouses a multi-disciplinary, evidence-based, and multi-organizational approach to health policy research, formulation, and development. As the foremost academe-based health policy research center, it shall serve as the authority for applied health systems research, health economic research, and policy analysis and advocacy; a platform for implementing broad-based, multi-disciplinary approach to real world problems affecting health and development; and a source of learnings and solutions that are actionable, robust, empirically illuminated and validated for the benefit and use of policymakers and other stakeholders.

VISION
The Institute of Health Policy and Development Studies of the UP National Institutes of Health will be the principal resources organization for evidence driven, inclusive, and strategic health policy solutions by 2028.

MISSION
IHPDS is an esteemed partner of policymakers, regulators, and implementers in advancing
health and quality of life of Filipinos worldwide by providing health researches, capacity
building, policy evaluation, and advocacy.
We use evidence driven, inclusive and strategic solutions to current and emerging health and
healthcare issues faced by Filipinos at the domestic and international levels.

SERVICES OFFERED

1. We conduct multidisciplinary researches towards the development of innovative and cutting-edge approaches for inclusive health and development.
2. We support and enable stakeholders in advocating and petitioning for scientifically sound health and development policies and laws.
3. We provide opportunities for training and upgrading of skills for institute staff and faculty, and interested stakeholders.
4. We promote partnerships for inquiry and participatory development of solutions among the academe, researchers, public and private policy makers, and other stakeholders.
5. As an academic research institute, we serve as a population health laboratory for learning, where students hone their skills in research and policy to real world issues.

MOTTO
“Advancing health through policy”

Email address: upm-nih-ihpds@up.edu.ph
Contact person: Mr. Allan R. Ulitin
Director: Hilton Y. Lam, MHA, PhD

Previous Institute Directors:

Fely Marilyn E. Lorenzo, RN, DrPH (1997-2008)
Ruben N. Caragay, MD, MPH, PhD (2008-2010)
Lilian A. De Las Llagas, MSc, PhD, LIB (2010-2011)
Shelly Ann Dela Vega, MD, MS (2011-2013)

EXISTING SERVICES AND PROJECTS:

CURRENT RESEARCHES:

Child Restraint Systems Road Safety Policy Compliance in the Republic of the Philippines
Prevalence of Behavioral and Metabolic Risk Factors Causing Lifestyle-Related Diseases among Adults in the National Capital Region
Managing stress levels of disaster responders with an android app and monitoring and evaluation system under DARETO program

PLANNED RESEARCHES: