Health Sector Overview

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What is the primary mandate of the Department of Health (DOH)?

To manufacture drugs and medical equipment

To operate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes

To regulate health products and services

To develop national plans, technical standards, and guidelines (correct)

What is one of the responsibilities of the FDA?

To manufacture drugs and medical devices

To operate hospitals and clinics

To ensure the safety of the nation's food supply (correct)

To regulate healthcare facilities

What is the role of the Health Secretary in the Department of Health?

To regulate health products and services

To serve as a cabinet member (correct)

To operate hospitals and clinics

To develop national plans, technical standards, and guidelines

What is the name of the law that is related to the FDA?

RA 3720 (Food Drug Devices & Cosmetics Act) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Department of Health?

Maria Rosario Vergeire Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the agency that regulates health products and services in the Philippines?

Department of Health (DOH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Order No. 102 series of 1999?

Regulating medical and health-related devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Bureau of Local Health Systems and Development (BLHSD)?

To develop functional local health systems, especially for marginalized and disadvantaged communities Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Health Systems Development Division (HSDD)?

To identify and assess priorities in local health development Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Bureau of International Health Cooperation (BIHC)?

To develop policies, support, and mechanisms of international cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Bureau of Quarantine?

To formulate and enforce quarantine laws and regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the International Health Surveillance Division?

To provide maximum security against the introduction and spread of diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Special Services Division?

To provide immunization lab services to travelers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mandate of the Bureau of International Health Cooperation (BIHC)?

To develop policies, support, and mechanisms of international cooperation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health Sector

The health sector is a part of the economy that specializes in products and services related to health and medical care.
Examples of health sectors include drug manufacturers, medical equipment, managed healthcare, and healthcare facilities.

Government Agencies that Regulate Health Sectors

Department of Health (DOH): develops national plans, technical standards, and guidelines, and regulates all health products and services in the Philippines.
The DOH is headed by the Secretary of Health, who is a cabinet member, with Maria Rosario Vergeire as the current Officer-in-Charge.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, and food supply.
The FDA also regulates cosmetics and radiation-emitting products.
The FDA was formerly known as the Bureau of Food and Drugs.
The FDA is governed by Republic Act (RA) 3720 (Food, Drug, Devices, and Cosmetics Act) and RA 10611 (FDA Act of 2009).
The FDA Director General is appointed by the Secretary of Health, subject to Civil Service rules and regulations.

Bureau of Health Devices and Technology (BHDT)

The BHDT was created under Executive Order No. 102, series of 1999.
The BHDT regulates medical and health-related devices, develops plans and strategies for regulating health and related devices/technology, and conducts research on health technology and medical devices.

Bureau of Local Health Systems and Development (BLHSD)

The BLHSD develops functional local health systems, especially for marginalized and disadvantaged communities.
The BLHSD has two main divisions: Health Systems Development Division (HSDD) and Health Systems Monitoring and Evaluation Division (HSMED).

Bureau of International Health Cooperation (BIHC)

The BIHC was established under Executive Order No. 119.
The BIHC's primary mandate is to develop policies, support, and mechanisms for international cooperation.

Bureau of Quarantine

The Bureau of Quarantine was established under Executive Order No. 288 (1959) and is governed by the Quarantine Act of 2004 (RA 9271).
The Bureau of Quarantine formulates and enforces quarantine laws and regulations, prevents the entry of diseases, and provides technical assistance and supervision at international ports and airports.

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This quiz covers the basics of the health sector, including companies that provide health-related products and services, examples of health sector companies, and government agencies that regulate the sector.