Health Programs Flashcards
Provides health insurance coverage for Filipinos
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)
Health and Sanitation (Government)
Ensure that infants/children and mothers have access to routinely recommended infant/childhood vaccines
Expanded Program on Immunization
Health and Sanitation (Government)
Aims to ensure the provision of safe and clean drinking water
Clean Water Act
Health and Sanitation (Government)
Involves community health workers contributing to local health initiatives
Barangay Health Workers (BHW) Program
Health and Sanitation (Government)
Provides medical assistance to communities in need, especially during emergencies and crises.
Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)
Health and Sanitation (NGOs)
Engages in health-related projects, disaster response, and community health programs.
Philippine Red Cross
Health and Sanitation (NGOs)
Focuses on innovations and solutions for improving health, including maternal and child health.
PATH Foundation Philippines
Health and Sanitation (NGOs)
Works towards addressing health inequalities and promoting community health.
Health Poverty Action
Health and Sanitation (NGOs)
Focuses on air quality management, emissions control, and the reduction of air pollution to safeguard public health.
Clean Air Act
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (Government)
Aims to promote proper waste disposal and reduce environmental pollution by implementing waste segregation and recycling practices
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (Government)
Addresses water pollution by establishing standards for water quality and promoting sustainable water resource management
Water Quality Management Program
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (Government)
implements various programs to monitor and regulate environmental pollutants, ensuring compliance with standards.
DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau Programs
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (Government)
While primarily focused on reforestation, it indirectly contributes to minimizing pollution and improving air quality
National Greening Program
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (Government)
Advocates for proper waste management, chemical safety, and pollution prevention through community-based initiatives
EcoWaste Coalition
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (NGO)
Focuses on environmental issues, including air and water pollution, and advocates for sustainable solutions to protect public health
Greenpeace Southeast Asia
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (NGO)
Engages in environmental conservation and education, promoting sustainable practices to reduce pollution and protect ecosystems
Haribon Foundation
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (NGO)
Works towards eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals and promotes safer alternatives to reduce health risks associated with pollution
BAN Toxics
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (NGO)
Addresses environmental health risks in healthcare settings, promoting eco-friendly practices and reducing pollution from medical waste.
Health Care Without Harm - Southeast Asia
Environmental Pollution Health Risk Minimization (NGO)
Governed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), it sets the standards for workplace safety, including regulations on equipment, facilities, and working conditions.
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Occupational Health (Government)
Administered by the Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC), it provides compensation and benefits for work-related injuries, illnesses, or deaths.
Employees’ Compensation Program
Occupational Health (Government)
Under DOLE, it is responsible for formulating policies and programs related to labor standards, including occupational health and safety.
Bureau of Working Conditions
Occupational Health (Government)
Focuses on research, training, and information dissemination to promote occupational safety and health awareness.
Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Center
Occupational Health (Government)
Addresses chemical hazards in the workplace by providing guidelines on handling and managing hazardous substances.
National Poison Management and Control Program
Occupational Health (Government)
A network of NGOs, trade unions, and individuals working towards promoting occupational health and safety awareness, education, and advocacy.
Occupational Health and Safety Network Philippines
Occupational Health (NGO)
Focuses on workers’ rights, including occupational health and safety, providing support and advocacy for workers facing workplace hazards
Workers Assistance Center
Occupational Health (NGO)
Engages in campaigns and projects addressing health and human rights issues, including those related to occupational health and workplace
safety.
Health Action for Human Rights
Occupational Health (NGO)
A non-profit organization dedicated to improving safety and health conditions in mining and quarrying industries, emphasizing worker welfare
Safety and Health in Mines and Quarries
Occupational Health (NGO)
Works with communities to address health issues, including those related to occupational health, through education and capacity-building initiatives.
Community-Based Health Services Association
Occupational Health (NGO)
