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What is the full name of the Department of Health in Filipino?
Kagawaran ng Kalusugan
Where is the headquarters of the Department of Health located?
San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Manila
Who is the current head of the Department of Health?
Sec. Ted Herbosa
What is the motto of the Department of Health?
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When was the Department of Health formed?
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What is the Department of Health's annual budget for 2023?
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What is one of the visions of the Department of Health?
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The Department of Health was formed after the American occupation.
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What was founded in 1898 that marked the start of formal health services in the Philippines?
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Which act conferred power to Local Government Units for health service management?
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What is the main goal of the Department of Health's mission?
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Study Notes
Department of Health (DOH)
- The DOH is the Philippine government's executive department focused on public health services.
- Headquarters located at San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Manila.
- Current Secretary: Ted Herbosa, a Cabinet member.
- Established on September 10, 1898.
- Motto: "Floreat Salubritas Populi" - Promotion of Health for the People.
- Annual budget for 2023: ₱296.3 billion.
Vision and Mission
- Vision: Aim for Filipinos to be among the healthiest in Southeast Asia by 2022 and Asia by 2040.
- Mission: Develop a productive, resilient, equitable, and people-centered health system for Universal Health Care.
Importance of Vision and Mission
- Goal to address current and future health challenges in the Philippines.
- Focus on creating an efficient and inclusive health system amid growing healthcare gaps.
- Emphasizes productivity and resilience to enhance lasting health improvements.
Historical Background
- Spanish Colonial Era (1565-1898): Limited health services, primarily focused on controlling diseases.
- American Occupation (1898-1946): Introduction of modern health practices, establishment of the Bureau of Public Health in 1898.
- Post-War Independence (1946): Rebuilding health system focused on communicable diseases and hospital expansion.
- Reorganization (1987): Renamed the DOH under President Corazon Aquino to enhance public health focus.
Recent Reforms and Challenges
- Decentralization: Health governance decentralized in 1991; PhilHealth established in 1995 to expand access.
- Universal Health Coverage: Intensified efforts beginning in 2010.
- Persistent Challenges: Issues include communicable/noncommunicable diseases, healthcare worker migration, and high out-of-pocket costs.
- Ongoing Initiatives: Improving service delivery networks and public awareness of PhilHealth.
Local Health System
- Devolution of Health Services: Power transferred to Local Government Units (LGUs) by the National Government.
- Republic Act 7160: Promotes local autonomy and establishes health boards for local management.
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Responsibilities:
- National Government: Supports health initiatives.
- LGUs: Deliver health services, manage social welfare programs, and develop infrastructure.
Context of Devolution in the ARMM
- Current system: DOH ARMM manages provincial hospitals and health centers directly.
- Challenges in integration and management within the centralized health system.
Rural Health Unit
- Serves as the primary health facility for local communities, ensuring access to basic health services.
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Explore the structure, vision, and mission of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines. Learn about its historical background, current leadership, and efforts to improve public health services. This quiz will assess your knowledge of the DOH's importance in creating an equitable health system.
