(Update as of 25 January 2023) On 31 August 2022, the OIC-Secretary of Health (SOH) approved the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC)’s non-recommendation of additional procurement of Moderna for the implementation of the current primary vaccination series for children aged 6 to 11 years old because of its higher cost relative to a similar product in the market. However, existing continue reading : HTAC recommendation on Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for children 6 to 11 years old
Evidence Summary on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as Second Booster/ Fourth Dose for the prevention of COVID-19
HTAC Recommendation on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as Second Booster/ Fourth Dose for the prevention of COVID-19 Date of OIC-SOH Approval: 14 November 2022 This assessment followed the HTAC evaluation framework to evaluate COVID-19 vaccines using the following criteria: (1) responsiveness to magnitude and severity; (2) clinical efficacy and safety; (3) affordability, viability and feasibility; (4) household continue reading : Evidence Summary on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as Second Booster/ Fourth Dose for the prevention of COVID-19
DOST Visit to the HTA Philippines Office
The transition team from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) went to the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Philippines office under the Department of Health (DOH) on 13 January 2023 to discuss status updates and align on the next steps, in parallel with the ocular inspection of facilities to prepare for the anticipated physical reporting continue reading : DOST Visit to the HTA Philippines Office
HTAD and HTAC Stocktaking and Operational Planning for 2023 Workshop
In preparation for the 2023 implementation of Health Technology Assessment (HTA), a workshop was held on December 7-9, 2022 in Pampanga to discuss the 2022 best practices, gaps, challenges, and lessons learned, as well as the 2023 operational plans of the HTA Division and HTA Council. Prior to the workshop proper, the HTA Division had continue reading : HTAD and HTAC Stocktaking and Operational Planning for 2023 Workshop
Workshop on Public Service Continuity Plan for the HTA Division
The HTA Division (HTAD) held its workshop for the Public Service Continuity Plan (PSCP) at Oracle Hotel & Residences, Quezon City last 25 November 2022. The workshop was aimed at tackling the core contents of the HTA Division’s PSCP document for release in 2023. The HTAD continues to commit itself in undertakings that will better its continue reading : Workshop on Public Service Continuity Plan for the HTA Division