RxBox showcased in nationwide science and technology exhibition

August 18, 2015 11:41 am | by Frances Grace Amanquiton | Posted in News

MANILA— The National Telehealth Center (NTHC) joined the science and technology (S&T) community in celebrating the 2015 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW), with RxBox as its featured technology.

This year’s theme “Philippines: A Science Nation Innovating for Global Competitiveness” focused on innovation technologies from various S&T sectors, including quality healthcare. Through the event, NTHC engaged Department of Science and Technology (DOST) regional offices to implement RxBox within their respective regions.

DOTC Secretary Joseph Abaya has his blood pressure taken with the RxBox. Standing behind him is DOST Secretary Mario Montejo.

 

On the last day of exhibit, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Abaya, together with DOST Secretary Mario Montejo, visited RxBox booth for demonstration. Students and other members of health and private sectors were also able to try the device.

RxBox, a project of the UP Manila-NTHC, DOST, and UP Diliman, is a portable telemedicine device that advances health service delivery to remote communities all over the Philippines. It can monitor a patient’s heart rate, blood, pulse rate, and blood oxygenation.

Aside from exhibits in healthcare, NSTW 2015 also showcased innovation technologies on agriculture, enterprise development, industry competitiveness, IT-Business Process Management (IT-BPM), e-Government, education, and disaster preparedness.

The 5-day event, hosted by DOST, lasted from July 24 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.