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What primarily finances the public sector in the Philippine health care delivery system?
What primarily finances the public sector in the Philippine health care delivery system?
Which government body is responsible for health at the national level in the Philippines?
Which government body is responsible for health at the national level in the Philippines?
What was established in 1577 to provide health services to the inhabitants of Manila?
What was established in 1577 to provide health services to the inhabitants of Manila?
What year did the Board of Health for the city of Manila get established?
What year did the Board of Health for the city of Manila get established?
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Which act initiated the establishment of the Bureau of Health in the Philippines?
Which act initiated the establishment of the Bureau of Health in the Philippines?
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Who was the first Filipino director of the Philippine Health Service established in 1915?
Who was the first Filipino director of the Philippine Health Service established in 1915?
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Which act created the Office of the Commissioner of Health and Public Welfare in 1932?
Which act created the Office of the Commissioner of Health and Public Welfare in 1932?
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What is one of the primary functions of the United Nations?
What is one of the primary functions of the United Nations?
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What are local government health services often termed as?
What are local government health services often termed as?
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Which organization is known for advocating policy support and investment in health promotion?
Which organization is known for advocating policy support and investment in health promotion?
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What is a key objective of health promotion according to the content?
What is a key objective of health promotion according to the content?
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What kind of approach does the World Health Organization promote for health strategies?
What kind of approach does the World Health Organization promote for health strategies?
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How does the CDC support communities in health protection?
How does the CDC support communities in health protection?
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What is NOT a goal mentioned in the objectives of health promotion?
What is NOT a goal mentioned in the objectives of health promotion?
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What is one way the CDC increases national health security?
What is one way the CDC increases national health security?
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Which strategy is emphasized by WHO for tackling health determinants?
Which strategy is emphasized by WHO for tackling health determinants?
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What is one of the major roles of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippine health sector?
What is one of the major roles of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippine health sector?
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Which value emphasizes honesty and accountability in the functions of the DOH?
Which value emphasizes honesty and accountability in the functions of the DOH?
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What is the mission of the Department of Health?
What is the mission of the Department of Health?
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By what year does the DOH aim for Filipinos to be among the healthiest people in Asia?
By what year does the DOH aim for Filipinos to be among the healthiest people in Asia?
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Which of the following values promotes sustainable health and environmental care according to the DOH?
Which of the following values promotes sustainable health and environmental care according to the DOH?
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How does the DOH strive to achieve effectiveness and efficiency?
How does the DOH strive to achieve effectiveness and efficiency?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three major roles of the DOH?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major roles of the DOH?
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What motivates the DOH in achieving its vision for health development?
What motivates the DOH in achieving its vision for health development?
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What significant health initiative was launched under the Universal Health Care reform agenda in 2010?
What significant health initiative was launched under the Universal Health Care reform agenda in 2010?
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Which act aimed to make quality medicines more accessible to Filipinos in 2008?
Which act aimed to make quality medicines more accessible to Filipinos in 2008?
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Which component is NOT part of the Primary Health Care approach?
Which component is NOT part of the Primary Health Care approach?
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What was the primary goal declared during the 1st International Conference on Primary Health Care in 1978?
What was the primary goal declared during the 1st International Conference on Primary Health Care in 1978?
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Who served as the Secretary of Health from October 2017 to June 2022?
Who served as the Secretary of Health from October 2017 to June 2022?
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When was the Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223) enacted?
When was the Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223) enacted?
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What was the underlying theme of the Primary Health Care initiative adopted in the Philippines?
What was the underlying theme of the Primary Health Care initiative adopted in the Philippines?
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Which health project aimed at improving maternal and neonatal mortality rates was initiated in 2008?
Which health project aimed at improving maternal and neonatal mortality rates was initiated in 2008?
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What significant change occurred on January 7, 1941, regarding the health sector in the Philippines?
What significant change occurred on January 7, 1941, regarding the health sector in the Philippines?
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Which Department was established as a result of the October 4, 1947 reorganization?
Which Department was established as a result of the October 4, 1947 reorganization?
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What services were included in the conversion of the Sanitary District to Rural Health Unit on January 1, 1951?
What services were included in the conversion of the Sanitary District to Rural Health Unit on January 1, 1951?
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What was the major focus of the Restructured Health Care Delivery System conceptualized in 1970?
What was the major focus of the Restructured Health Care Delivery System conceptualized in 1970?
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Which event occurred on June 2, 1978, during the Martial Law era?
Which event occurred on June 2, 1978, during the Martial Law era?
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What form of integration occurred as a result of E.O. 851 in December 1982?
What form of integration occurred as a result of E.O. 851 in December 1982?
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What significant legislative change occurred between 1991 and 1993?
What significant legislative change occurred between 1991 and 1993?
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What was the primary role of the Nursing Service Division established after the 1947 reorganization?
What was the primary role of the Nursing Service Division established after the 1947 reorganization?
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Study Notes
Global Health Organizations
- United Nations (UN): Founded in 1945, has 193 Member States, focuses on international peace, human rights, humanitarian aid, sustainable development, and international law.
- World Health Organization (WHO): Aims to improve equity in health, reduce risks, promote healthy lifestyles, and address health determinants through multisectoral public policies.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Works round-the-clock to protect America from health threats, enhancing national health security and providing critical health information.
Philippine Health Care Delivery System
- Department of Health (DOH): National health policy-maker and regulatory authority, with roles in leadership, capacity building, and service administration.
- Vision: To make Filipinos among the healthiest in Southeast Asia by 2022 and Asia by 2040.
- Mission: Develop a resilient, equitable health system centered on the needs of the people.
Public vs. Private Health Sectors
- Public Sector: Funded through tax-based budget, provides healthcare free at the point of service, overseen by DOH and Local Government Units (LGUs).
- Private Sector: Operates on a market-oriented model, with costs covered by user fees; includes clinics, hospitals, health insurance, and drug manufacturing.
Historical Development of DOH
- Pre-Spanish Era: Use of traditional healing practices and establishment of public health services in 1577.
- 1898: Formation of the first Department of Public Health and Welfare.
- 1901: Establishment of the Board of Health for the Philippine Islands; significant evolution of health governance over decades.
- 1982: Reorganization leads to the integrated health care delivery system, merging public health and hospital operations.
- 2010: Launch of the Universal Health Care (UHC) initiative to ensure all Filipinos access essential health services.
Recent Health Initiatives
- 2018: Universal Health Care Act is enacted to ensure health coverage for all Filipinos.
- 2008: Implementation of the MNCHN Strategy addresses maternal and neonatal mortality; Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act enhances accessibility to medicines.
Primary Health Care (PHC)
- Declared by WHO in 1978 at the Alma Ata Conference with the goal of "Health for All by 2000".
- Adopted in the Philippines in 1979, emphasizing the concept of "Health in the Hands of the People by 2020".
- Key components include environmental sanitation and addressing health determinants.
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This quiz explores key global health organizations such as the UN, WHO, and CDC, and their roles in promoting health equity and addressing health challenges. Additionally, it covers the Philippine health care delivery system, focusing on the DOH's objectives and vision for improving public health in the region.
