History of DOH Flashcards
In September 29, 1898, Americans established a
Military Board of Health
Military Board of Health’s president
Dr. Frank S. Bourns
hostilities between Filipinos and Americans waned in 1901, a _____ was now deemed appropriate
Civilian Board of Health
First Health Commissioner
Dr. L.M. Haus
In 1915, Bureau of Health was reorganized and renamed into the ____
Philippine Health Service
a number of health institutions were being given to
Filipinos during the succeeding years and leaderships
in accordance with this law
Organic Act of 1916
On January 1, 1919, ___ became the 1st Filipino to head the Health Portfolio
Dr. Vicente de Jesus
In 1933, After reorganization, the Philippine Health Service was reverted to
Bureau of Health
Chief of Bureau of Health when Commonwealth was inaugurated
Dr. Jose Fabella
In 1940s, Bureau of Health was reorganized into
Department of Health & Public Welfare
dissolved the National Government; DHPW replaced with the Central Administrative Organization of the Japanese Army
Japanese Occupation
In 1947 Pres. Roxas signed Executive Order 94 calling for the creation of ___
Department of Health
Appointed secretary during 1947
Dr. Antonio C. Villarama
coordinate various nutrition activities of the different agencies
Institute of Nutrition (1948)
DOH was reorganized; partial decentralization of powers to eight Regional Health Offices
Executive Order 288