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Which organization was created through Act 157 in 1901 and eventually evolved into the Department of Health (DOH)?
Which organization was created through Act 157 in 1901 and eventually evolved into the Department of Health (DOH)?
- Asociacionde FeministaFilipina
- Board of Health of the Philippine Islands (correct)
- University of Santo Tomas
- FajardoAct
Which act was enacted in 1954 to provide a Rural Health Unit (RHU) in every municipality?
Which act was enacted in 1954 to provide a Rural Health Unit (RHU) in every municipality?
- Act 1891
- Act 1082 (correct)
- Act 157
- FajardoAct
In what year was the University of Santo Tomas opened to produce male nurses and sanitary inspectors?
In what year was the University of Santo Tomas opened to produce male nurses and sanitary inspectors?
- 1888 (correct)
- 1912
- 1901
- 1958
Which organization was founded in 1905 and dedicated to the service of mothers and babies?
Which organization was founded in 1905 and dedicated to the service of mothers and babies?
In what year was the Philippine health care delivery system restructured?
In what year was the Philippine health care delivery system restructured?
During the Pre-Spanish Era, how did ancient Filipinos view health?
During the Pre-Spanish Era, how did ancient Filipinos view health?
What did the Spanish historian Miguel de Loarca report about the ancient Filipinos' medical knowledge?
What did the Spanish historian Miguel de Loarca report about the ancient Filipinos' medical knowledge?
Which hospital was the very first hospital in the Philippines during the Spanish Regime?
Which hospital was the very first hospital in the Philippines during the Spanish Regime?
Who founded the first hospital in the Philippines during the Spanish Regime?
Who founded the first hospital in the Philippines during the Spanish Regime?
What did Bro. Juan Clemente do to provide healthcare services to the indigent during the Spanish Regime?
What did Bro. Juan Clemente do to provide healthcare services to the indigent during the Spanish Regime?
Study Notes
Philippine Healthcare History
- The Bureau of Health was created in 1901 through Act 157, which eventually evolved into the Department of Health (DOH).
- The Act of 1954 led to the establishment of a Rural Health Unit (RHU) in every municipality.
Education and Training
- The University of Santo Tomas was opened in 1601 to produce male nurses and sanitary inspectors.
Founding of Organizations
- The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) was founded in 1905, dedicated to the service of mothers and babies.
Healthcare System Restructuring
- The Philippine health care delivery system was restructured in 1991.
Pre-Spanish Era Health Views
- Ancient Filipinos viewed health as a balance of natural elements, such as hot and cold, and treated illnesses using traditional practices and herbal medicine.
Spanish Era Medical Knowledge
- According to Spanish historian Miguel de Loarca, ancient Filipinos possessed advanced medical knowledge, including the use of anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Early Hospitals
- The very first hospital in the Philippines during the Spanish Regime was the Hospital de San Juan de Dios, founded in 1578.
- Bro. Juan Clemente, a Dominican friar, founded the first hospital in the Philippines during the Spanish Regime.
- Bro. Juan Clemente provided healthcare services to the indigent by offering free medical care and treatment during the Spanish Regime.
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History of Public Health in the Philippines Quiz: Test your knowledge on the milestones and key events in the development of public health in the Philippines. From the establishment of the University of Santo Tomas nursing course in 1888 to the creation of the Department of Health in 1901, this quiz covers important moments that shaped public health practices in the country.
