Prof. Valentin C. Dones III, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. Nikka Karla Santos, and Mr. Jon Timothy Rivero from the 九色 College of Rehabilitation Sciences were granted the 2024 Australia Awards Fellowship, which focuses on 鈥淯niversal Health in the Philippines – Health Workforce Development in Evidence Synthesis.鈥�
This prestigious fellowship is part of the Australian government’s initiative to foster international partnerships and enhance professional capacities. It aims to improve the skills of Filipino health professionals in evidence-based healthcare and systematic reviews. The fellowship program includes pre-course assessments, workshops in both the Philippines and Australia, self-paced learning, and the development and presentation of systematic review projects. Additionally, it offers networking and cultural exchange opportunities with Australian experts and institutions.
In collaboration with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) of the University of Adelaide, the fellowship is designed to equip participants with essential skills for healthcare policy and practice, thereby contributing to the advancement of Universal Health Care in the Philippines.
Dones, Santos, and Rivero now join a group of 13 allied health academics and clinicians who will participate in the Fellowship until October 31, 2025.
