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What is the primary goal of the Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act?
What is the primary goal of the Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act?
- To promote access to education for all children
- To ensure children participate in armed conflicts
- To protect children from all forms of abuse during armed conflict (correct)
- To improve healthcare services for children in conflict areas
Which of the following best describes gender-based violence as defined by the Violence Against Women Act?
Which of the following best describes gender-based violence as defined by the Violence Against Women Act?
- Violence inflicted on women due to their gender (correct)
- Violence that affects men and women equally
- All forms of violence against any gender
- Violence that occurs exclusively in public spaces
What issue relates to the transparency in procurement systems mentioned in the content?
What issue relates to the transparency in procurement systems mentioned in the content?
- Increased information sharing among health professionals
- Protecting patent rights for pharmaceutical companies
- Guaranteeing the availability of generics
- Ensuring fair pricing and distribution of medicines (correct)
The Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 aims to address which type of violence?
The Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 aims to address which type of violence?
Which of these issues is NOT mentioned as a critical concern regarding rational drug use?
Which of these issues is NOT mentioned as a critical concern regarding rational drug use?
What is the primary objective of the National Blood Services Act?
What is the primary objective of the National Blood Services Act?
Which Republic Act is known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act?
Which Republic Act is known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act?
What does the Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases Act require from health workers?
What does the Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases Act require from health workers?
Which law aims to ensure access to affordable and quality medicines for Filipinos?
Which law aims to ensure access to affordable and quality medicines for Filipinos?
What does Republic Act No. 9165 primarily address?
What does Republic Act No. 9165 primarily address?
What did the National Health Insurance Act primarily aim to amend?
What did the National Health Insurance Act primarily aim to amend?
Which law significantly encourages the role of senior citizens in nation building?
Which law significantly encourages the role of senior citizens in nation building?
Which law discusses the importance of reporting health events of public concern?
Which law discusses the importance of reporting health events of public concern?
Which law focuses on the licensure of hospitals in the Philippines?
Which law focuses on the licensure of hospitals in the Philippines?
What is the primary objective of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
What is the primary objective of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
Who is classified as a 'health worker' under the Magna Carta for Health Workers?
Who is classified as a 'health worker' under the Magna Carta for Health Workers?
What is the primary focus of Republic Act 7719?
What is the primary focus of Republic Act 7719?
What significant aspect does the Sanitation Code emphasize?
What significant aspect does the Sanitation Code emphasize?
Which act mandates reporting of communicable diseases?
Which act mandates reporting of communicable diseases?
What is the purpose of Presidential Decree 996?
What is the purpose of Presidential Decree 996?
Under the Generics Act of 1988, what is the primary goal concerning drugs and medicines?
Under the Generics Act of 1988, what is the primary goal concerning drugs and medicines?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of Republic Act 5901?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of Republic Act 5901?
What principle is heavily relied upon in the Clean Air Act for addressing pollution?
What principle is heavily relied upon in the Clean Air Act for addressing pollution?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Sanitation Code?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Sanitation Code?
The term 'pollutant limitations for industry' is associated with which legislation?
The term 'pollutant limitations for industry' is associated with which legislation?
What role does the Department of Environment and Natural Resources play in the Clean Air Act?
What role does the Department of Environment and Natural Resources play in the Clean Air Act?
What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 10121?
What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 10121?
Which law provides for the mandatory basic immunization services for infants and children?
Which law provides for the mandatory basic immunization services for infants and children?
What does Republic Act No. 10666 aim to achieve?
What does Republic Act No. 10666 aim to achieve?
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 is also known as what?
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 is also known as what?
The Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act mandates what type of services?
The Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act mandates what type of services?
Who does the Child and Youth Welfare Code apply to?
Who does the Child and Youth Welfare Code apply to?
What is a primary focus of the Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992?
What is a primary focus of the Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992?
Which Republic Act focuses on improving safety measures for children on motorcycles?
Which Republic Act focuses on improving safety measures for children on motorcycles?
Flashcards
Magna Carta for Health Workers
Magna Carta for Health Workers
A law defining 'health workers' as all persons involved in health-related work in government or local government facilities, including medical, allied health, administrative, and support staff.
Sanitation Code (PD 856)
Sanitation Code (PD 856)
A law that aims to improve sanitation standards to protect public health.
Clean Air Act (RA 8749)
Clean Air Act (RA 8749)
The Philippines' law focused on reducing air pollution; it promotes environmental protection and sets emission standards for vehicles and industries.
Generics Act (RA 6675)
Generics Act (RA 6675)
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Public Health Laws
Public Health Laws
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Health Programs Implementation
Health Programs Implementation
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Community Health Status
Community Health Status
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Polluter Pays Principle
Polluter Pays Principle
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Rational drug use
Rational drug use
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Public perception on generics
Public perception on generics
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Violence Against Women Act
Violence Against Women Act
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CSAC Law (Republic Act 11188)
CSAC Law (Republic Act 11188)
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Information asymmetry
Information asymmetry
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National Health Insurance Act
National Health Insurance Act
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National Blood Services Act
National Blood Services Act
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Notifiable Diseases Reporting
Notifiable Diseases Reporting
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Expanded Senior Citizens Act
Expanded Senior Citizens Act
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Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act
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Cheaper Medicine Act
Cheaper Medicine Act
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Republic Act No. 9994
Republic Act No. 9994
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Republic Act No. 11332
Republic Act No. 11332
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RA 9211
RA 9211
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Rural Health Units
Rural Health Units
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Philippine Medical Act
Philippine Medical Act
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Hospital Licensure Act
Hospital Licensure Act
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Medicare Act
Medicare Act
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Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act
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Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act
Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act
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Reproductive Health Law
Reproductive Health Law
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Mandatory Infant and Children Health Immunization Act
Mandatory Infant and Children Health Immunization Act
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Children's Safety on Motorcycles Act
Children's Safety on Motorcycles Act
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Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act
Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act
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Child and Youth Welfare Code
Child and Youth Welfare Code
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Republic Act 10121
Republic Act 10121
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Study Notes
Public Health Laws - Learning Objectives
- Relate the application of PHC key principles in implementing public health programs.
- Create the importance of Philippine health laws in the status of the community.
Magna Carta for Health Workers
- Definition: "Health workers" are all individuals involved in health and health-related activities, including those employed in hospitals, health facilities, and other health-related establishments owned or operated by the government or its political subdivisions.
- This includes medical, allied health professionals, administrative, and support personnel.
Sanitation Code
- Presidential Decree No. 856 (Code on Sanitation)
- Aims to protect and promote public health, update existing sanitary laws with modern standards, and provide a guide for enforcement.
Clean Air Act
- The Philippines Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749)
- Outlines government measures to reduce air pollution.
- Involves the 'polluter pays' principle and market-based instruments to encourage self-regulation.
- Establishes emission standards for motor vehicles and industrial pollutants.
Generic Act
- Republic Act No. 6675 (Generics Act of 1988)
- Promotes, requires, and ensures the adequate supply, distribution, use, and acceptance of drugs and medicines using generic names.
National Health Insurance Act
- Republic Act No. 10606 (National Health Insurance Act of 2013)
- Amends Republic Act No. 7875, the National Health Insurance Act of 1995.
National Blood Services Act
- Republic Act No. 7719 (National Blood Services Act of 1994)
- Promotes voluntary blood donation to ensure a sufficient supply of safe blood.
Laws on Notifiable Diseases
- Republic Act No. 11332 (Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act)
- Mandates reporting of public health threats and emergencies to the Department of Health (DOH).
Senior Citizen Laws
- Republic Act No. 9994 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010)
- Grants additional benefits and privileges to senior citizens.
Revised Dangerous Drugs Law
- Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)
- Provides a comprehensive dangerous drugs act, repealing Republic Act No. 6425.
Act on Cheaper Medicine
- Republic Act No. 9502
- Aims to achieve better health by making quality medicines accessible and affordable to all Filipinos, particularly the poor.
- Addresses various factors concerning access to medicines.
Save the Children Act
- Republic Act No. 11188 (Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act)
- Protecting children from abuse, violence, cruelty, and discrimination during armed conflict
Violence Against Women
- Republic Act No. 9262
- Defines violence against women and aims to protect women and their children.
Disaster Risk Reduction Management
- Republic Act No. 10121
- Strengthens the Philippine Disaster risk Reduction and management system.
Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act
- Executive Order No. 51 (National Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes)
- Breastmilk Supplement and Other Related Products
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health
- Republic Act No. 10354 (Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012)
- Guarantees universal access to contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care.
Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization
- Republic Act No. 10152 (Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011)
- Provides for mandatory basic immunization services for infants and children.
Children Safety on Motorcycles
- Republic Act No. 10666 (Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015)
- Aims to ensure the safety of children when riding motorcycles.
Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection
- Republic Act No. 10821 (Children’s Emergency Relief Protection Act)
- Mandates emergency relief and protection for children during and after disasters.
Child and Youth Welfare Code
- Presidential Decree No. 603 (Child and Youth Welfare Code)
- Defines and provides guidelines for the welfare of children and youth.
Tobacco Regulation Act
- Republic Act No. 9211
Other Laws
- Republic Act 1082, 1136, 1891, 2382, 2644, 3573, 4226 (various Acts related to health, including rural health, tuberculosis, medical practice, midwifery, communicable diseases, and hospital licensing)
- Other Acts (further detail on the specifics of these Acts are also present but are not stated, see list below for additional Acts)
Additional Laws (from pages 24)
- Republic Act 5901 (40-hour work for hospital workers)
- Republic Act 6111 (Medicare Act)
- Republic Act 7600 (Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act)
- Republic Act 7719 (National Blood Service Act)
- Republic Act 7876 (Senior Citizen Center)
- Republic Act 7883 (Barangay Health workers Benefits)
- Republic Act 8172 (Asin Law)
- Republic Act 8423 (Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine)
- Presidential Decree 491 (Nutrition Program)
- Presidential Decree 539 (Nurse's Week)
- Presidential Decree 651 (Birth and Death Registration)
- Presidential Decree 856 (Code of Sanitation)
- Presidential Decree 996 (Compulsory Immunization)
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