• Myanmar hosts the ASEAN 63rd Meeting of the COST

    NAY PYI TAW, MYANMAR- Leaders, Delegates, and Representatives from the region are now holding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 63rd Meeting of the Committee on Science and Technology (COST) at the Myanmar International Convention Center (MICC) on May 14-18, 2012.

     

     

     

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  • ASEAN-NDI reviews its Strategic Business Plan

    Task force members of the ASEAN Network for Drug, Diagnostics, and Vaccines Innovation (ASEAN-NDI) held a teleconference at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Makati City last February 28, 2012 to review its draft Strategic Business Plan (SBP).

    “The meeting was called to provide the task force members information on the progress of the SBP project. It also aims to gather reactions and post clarifications on the questionnaire provided prior to the meeting to make sure that the draft report for the project will address issues applicable to most of the countries,” explained Professor Federico Macaranas of AIM, SBP program leader and moderator of the meeting.

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  • Task Force Members identify strategies for the network

    In continuing its pursuit of establishing a network for the region, ASEAN-NDI conducted a meeting of the Task Force (TF) members held on 20 October 2011 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City, Philippines. The objective of the meeting is to discuss and agree on the framework/ initial outline of the draft ASEAN-NDI Startegic Business Plan (SBP) and the timelines for consultations/ discussions by the business development expert with the TF members. The meeting was organized to be a venue for the discussion of the SBP for ASEAN-NDI, and identification of strategies geared towards the future implementation of collaborations and partnerships within ASEAN on innovation.

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  • ASEAN Representatives gear up for ASEAN-NDI launching

    Another milestone in Research & Development (R&D) innovation was accomplished on December 6, 2010 at the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati City during the meeting of ASEAN representatives and World Health Organization (WHO) officials. The said event was organized to hold the 2nd meeting of Country Coordinators of the ASEAN product R&D mapping for infectious diseases, and consult with other ASEAN representatives regarding the plan for the proposed ASEAN Network for Drugs, Diagnostics and Vaccines Innovation (ASEAN-NDI).

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Welcome to ASEAN-NDI

From the concept launch of the ASEAN Network for Drugs, Diagnostics, Vaccines and Traditional Medicines Innovation (ASEAN-NDI) in 2009, and as led by the ASEAN-NDI Secretariat based in the Philippines, R&D experts, government administrators and scientists in the region initiated efforts to work together in establishing the network that would oversee the discovery and development of health technologies that will not only address health problems but also propel the health industry in ASEAN Member States.

The establishment of a website is an important step in achieving the goals ASEAN-NDI has set for the betterment of health issues of the region. This website offers the following features:

(1) Quick access to data regarding Governing bodies, Research Institutions, Collaborations, and current activities on the progress of the network via an online database greatly helps in bridging the gap between the health situations of the ASEAN member states.

(2) Accounts on the news involving the sectors for health are updated with the use of an online blog that is accessible to everyone.

(3) An online forum gives each participant an avenue for communication. Upon registration, one can contribute, update, and discuss with fellow members.

 
 

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