Philippine Health and Local Government Codes

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Questions and Answers

What year was the Clean Air Act enacted in the Philippines?

1990
2000 (correct)
2005
1995

Which act mandates compulsory Hepatitis B immunization among infants and children less than 8 years old?

Food Fortification Law
Magna Carta for Public Health Workers
Compulsory Hepatitis B Immunization Act (correct)
Rural Health Act

What is the primary focus of the Republic Act No. 7432?

Promotion of alternative medicine
Rights and benefits of senior citizens (correct)
Regulations on dangerous drugs
Health insurance for all citizens

Which law is concerned with traditional and alternative healthcare in the Philippines?

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What is the purpose of the National Blood Service Act?

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Dangerous Drugs Act

This law aims to protect public health by regulating the manufacture, distribution, and use of dangerous drugs.

National Health Insurance Act (PhilHealth)

The National Health Insurance Act ensures access to quality healthcare for Filipinos. It provides health insurance coverage to all citizens.

Generic Act

This act sets safety standards and regulations for the manufacture and sale of generic drugs, making them more affordable.

Traditional and Alternative Health Care Act

This law aims to promote traditional and alternative healthcare practices in the Philippines. It encourages the use of natural remedies and therapies.

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Compulsory Hepatitis B Immunization Law

This law mandates compulsory hepatitis B immunization for infants and children less than 8 years old. It helps prevent the spread of hepatitis B and its complications.

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Study Notes

Acts and Codes

7160: Local Government code
2382: Philippine Medical Act
1082: Rural Health Act
6425: Dangerous Drug Act of 1972
9165: New Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
8749: Clean Air Act of 2000
6758: Salary
6675: Generic Act of 1988
6713: Ethical Standards
7305: Magna Carta for Public Health Workers
8423: Traditional and Alternative Health Care
3573: Prophylaxis
7875: National Health Insurance Act
7432: Senior Citizen Act
7719: National Blood Service Act
8172: Asin Law
7277: Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
7600: Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992
4073: Leprosy
8976: Food Fortification Law
8980: ECCD
7846: Mandates Compulsory Hepatitis B Immunization among infants and children less than 8 years old
2029: Mandates Liver Cancer and Hepatitis B Awareness Month Act (February)