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What are the main components of the Philippine Health Care Delivery system?
What are the main components of the Philippine Health Care Delivery system?
- Agencies, Personnel, Services (correct)
- Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers, Personnel
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Services
- Technological Resources, Agencies, Personnel
Which agency primarily oversees the public health sector in the Philippines?
Which agency primarily oversees the public health sector in the Philippines?
- Regional Health Organizations
- Department of Health (DOH) (correct)
- Local Government Units (LGUs)
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Local government health services include which of the following?
Local government health services include which of the following?
- Private Sector Clinics
- Department of Health Representatives
- Rural Health Units (RHUs) and Barangay Health Stations (BHS) (correct)
- Urgent Care Facilities
Who plays a role in the Local Health Boards in the Philippines?
Who plays a role in the Local Health Boards in the Philippines?
How is the Philippine Health Care Delivery system structured?
How is the Philippine Health Care Delivery system structured?
What is the primary objective of the WHO?
What is the primary objective of the WHO?
Which of the following best describes one of WHO's core functions?
Which of the following best describes one of WHO's core functions?
Where is the headquarters of the WHO located?
Where is the headquarters of the WHO located?
As of its establishment, how many country offices does WHO have?
As of its establishment, how many country offices does WHO have?
What type of organizations does WHO engage with to achieve its health objectives?
What type of organizations does WHO engage with to achieve its health objectives?
Study Notes
Philippine Healthcare Delivery System
- The Philippine healthcare system is made up of agencies, personnel, and services, divided into public and private sectors.
- The public sector includes national and local government agencies, such as the Department of Health (DOH), Rural Health Units (RHUs), and Barangay Health Stations (BHS).
- The DOH provides health services nationwide and has representatives on local health boards.
- Local health boards are responsible for managing health budgets and matters in specific areas.
- Local health boards are composed of the mayor, municipal health officer (MHO), a DOH representative, and a councilor assigned to health.
World Health Organization (WHO)
- Established on April 7, 1948
- Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
- 150 country offices
- Objective: Attainment of the highest possible level of health for all people
- Core functions include:
- Providing leadership on crucial health matters
- Engaging in partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to address health issues requiring joint action
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Explore the intricacies of the Philippine healthcare delivery system, which encompasses both public and private sector services. This quiz covers key agencies such as the Department of Health and local health boards, as well as their roles in managing health services across the country.
