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What significant reorganization occurred in 1947 regarding the health department?
What significant reorganization occurred in 1947 regarding the health department?
- The transfer of the Bureau of Public Welfare. (correct)
- The renaming of the Department of Health. (correct)
- The creation of Undersecretaries of Health.
- The establishment of regional health offices.
Which year marked the creation of two Undersecretaries of Health?
Which year marked the creation of two Undersecretaries of Health?
- 1972
- 1958 (correct)
- 1947
- 1950
What change occurred in the Department of Health in 1972?
What change occurred in the Department of Health in 1972?
- It was renamed the Ministry of Health. (correct)
- It transferred responsibilities to local government.
- It introduced a new office for public health education.
- It was dissolved and re-established.
Which statement about the Department of Health's history is incorrect?
Which statement about the Department of Health's history is incorrect?
Which directive led to the renaming of the Department of Health in 1972?
Which directive led to the renaming of the Department of Health in 1972?
What role of the Department of Health primarily focuses on monitoring and evaluation of health programs?
What role of the Department of Health primarily focuses on monitoring and evaluation of health programs?
Which function of the Department of Health involves the development of strategies for emerging health needs?
Which function of the Department of Health involves the development of strategies for emerging health needs?
In which major role does the Department of Health undertake the planning and formulation of health policies?
In which major role does the Department of Health undertake the planning and formulation of health policies?
Which of the following is NOT a defined role of the Department of Health?
Which of the following is NOT a defined role of the Department of Health?
Which aspect relates to the Department of Health's capacity-building efforts?
Which aspect relates to the Department of Health's capacity-building efforts?
Study Notes
1947 Reorganization
- Executive Order No. 94, series of 1947, reorganized government offices.
- Bureau of Public Welfare transferred to the Office of the President.
- The Department of Health (DOH) was renamed.
1958 Expansion
- Eight regional health offices were created.
- Two Undersecretaries of Health were appointed:
- Undersecretary of Health and Medical Services
- Undersecretary of Special Services
1972 Name Change
- Presidential Decree No. 1, Sept. 24, 1972, renamed the DOH as the Ministry of Health.
- This change was implemented through Letter of Implementation No. 8.
Leader in Health
- The DOH is responsible for creating and implementing policies for health programs.
Enabler and Capacity Builder
- The DOH monitors and evaluates health programs to ensure their effectiveness.
- The DOH conducts research to improve health outcomes.
- The DOH provides training to healthcare professionals.
Administrator of Specific Services
- The DOH maintains a referral system to connect patients with necessary healthcare services.
- The DOH proactively develops strategies to address emerging health needs.
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Explore the significant changes in the structure of the Philippine health department from 1947 to 1972. This quiz covers the key reorganizations and expansions that shaped the department's evolution. Test your knowledge on executive orders, name changes, and the establishment of health offices.
