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What significant change occurred in Philippine health governance in 1905?
Which event marked the beginning of organized community nursing in the Philippines?
What was the role of Dr. Rosario Pastor in 1915?
What was the purpose of Act No. 157 enacted in 1901?
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What was a major reason for the establishment of the Office of General Inspection in 1915?
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Study Notes
Historical Development of Community Health Nursing in the Philippines
- 1901 marked the establishment of the Board of Health for Manila through Act No. 157, alongside provincial and municipal Boards of Health created by Act 309.
- In 1905, the reorganization under Act No. 1407 led to the dissolution of the Board of Health and the formation of the Bureau of Health, which operated under the Department of Interior.
- In 1912, the Philippine General Hospital dispatched four nurses to Cebu for maternal and infant care, while St. Paul's Hospital School of Nursing allocated two nurses for home visits in Manila to provide outpatient care for mothers and newborns at PGH.
- 1915 witnessed the creation of the Office of General Inspection through Reorganization Act 2462, leading to the formation of the Office of District Nursing, overseen by Dr. Rosario Pastor, a physician and nurse. This initiative was spurred by the rising demand for nursing services beyond hospital settings and the necessity for organizational leadership in public health nursing.
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Explore the significant milestones in the evolution of community health nursing in the Philippines, from the establishment of the Board of Health in 1901 to the formation of the Office of District Nursing in 1915. This quiz covers key acts and initiatives that shaped nursing services aimed at maternal and infant care. Test your knowledge on the history and impact of nursing in Filipino communities.
