Section 6Republic Act No. 107, Sec./Art. 6

Research, Demonstration Projects, Education and Training. The Secretary of Health shall, directly or through grants to public or nonprofit private entities, perform the following activities:

(a) Conduct basic and clinical research based on the health agenda to be developed by partners in the academe, health professional groups and other local health partners with possible support from foreign organizations;

(b) Develop demonstration projects to generate evidence for responsive policies and to develop regional capabilities for the prevention, detection, control, and elimination of tuberculosis;

(c) Conduct nationwide public information campaign and education programs;

(d) Undertake education, training and clinical skills improvement activities for health care providers;

(e) Provide support for model centers to sustain their initiatives under subparagraphs (b), (c) and (d); and

(f) Collaborate with local and foreign organizations for partnership in various activities and in providing technical and funding support.