30 Questions
Who was the 1st Minister of Health in 1972?
Gatmaitan
Which law was enacted in 1991 that devolved the health sector to local government units?
RA 7160 - Local Government Code
What was one of the milestones achieved by the Department of Health between 2005 and 2015?
Fourmula 1 for Health
Which of the following is a key role/function of the Department of Health according to the information provided?
Serve as an advocate in health policies, plans & programs
In 2019, what law was submitted that aimed to ensure every Filipino citizen has access to various health services?
Universal Health Care law
What program automatically includes every Filipino citizen into the National Health Insurance Program?
Universal Health Care law
What is the Department of Health's vision for the health of Filipinos by 2022?
To have the healthiest people in Southeast Asia
Which of the following is NOT a role of the Department of Health as mentioned in the text?
Provider of Health Insurance
What type of services does the Department of Health directly administer for emerging health concerns?
Emergency response services
Which classification system is NOT used in the Philippine Healthcare Delivery System according to the text?
Urban vs. Rural
What is one of the main missions of the Department of Health?
To ensure an equitable and people-centered health system
In what timeframe does the Department of Health aim for Filipinos to be among the healthiest people in Asia?
By 2040
Who was the first secretary of the Department of Public Health & Welfare?
Dr. Jose Fabella
In which year did the creation of provincial and municipal boards occur?
1901
What type of system was the public health administration under the Department of Health?
Semi-military system
When was the split between Curative (Bureau of Hospitals) and Preventive services (Bureau of Health) after the post-war?
1941
Which examination boards were created in 1932?
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
What restructuring of the Healthcare Delivery System occurred in 1982?
Integration of health care delivery system under PHOs
What is reaffirmed as an important strategy in organizing health services according to the Declaration of Alma Ata?
Prioritizing disease prevention and health promotion
What is a key strategy for building sustainable primary health care according to the Declaration of Astana?
Enhanced capacity and infrastructure for primary care
Which factor is emphasized in the Declaration of Astana as a way to increase access to efficient services?
Comprehensive ranges of services and care
What is vital for countries to achieve the goals of primary health care?
Cooperation between countries
One of the strategies in building sustainable primary health care is to empower:
Individuals and communities
What was the target year set for achieving 'Health for all' according to the Declaration of Astana?
2000
What is the primary focus of Primary Health Care according to the WHO?
Health promotion and disease prevention
In which year was the Alma Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care established?
1978
What did the Alma Ata Declaration express as a fundamental human right?
Health
What was considered a major milestone in the field of public health?
Alma Ata Declaration of 1978
What values and policies are reinforced in the Alma Ata Declaration of 1978?
Widely accepted values and policies on health care
What was the location of the International Conference on Primary Health Care where the Alma Ata Declaration was made?
Alma-Ata, USSR
Explore the roles and functions of a Department of Health administrator, including innovating new strategies in health, managing national and sub-national health facilities, and ensuring high quality healthcare standards. This quiz covers key responsibilities outlined in the Department of Health website.
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