The National Institutes of Health was created on January 26, 1996 by the UP Board of Regents as an institutional home of a network of various research and extension units specializing in health and socio-biomedical concerns. This thrust is consistent with the country's vision of "Health for All".

Vision

To be the country's recognized authority in health research and development and the key source of critical health information for national development in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

Mission

To be a major resource center for health research and capacity-building using the framework "Partnership for Better Health".