Lec: Public Health Laws

Question 1

The Magna Carta of Public Health Workers

The State shall instill health consciousness among our people to effectively carry out the health programs and projects to the government essential for the growth and health of the nation. Towards this end, this Act aims:
(a) to promote and improve the social and economic well-being of the health workers, their living and working conditions and terms of employment

Answer 1

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7305

Question 2

Sanitation Code - whereas, the health of the people, being of paramount importance, all efforts of public service should be directed towards the protection and promotion of health

Answer 2

Presidential Decree 856

Question 3

COMPONENTS:
Water Supply Sanitation Program  
Proper Excreta and Sewage Disposal Program
Insect and Rodent Control
Food and Sanitation Program
Hospital Waste Management Program

Answer 3

Presidential Decree 856

ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

Question 4

Community Sanitary landfill or controlled tipping
Excavation of soil deposition of refuse and compacting with a solid cover of 2 feet

Incineration Ecological Solid Waste Management:

Answer 4

RA 9003-

Question 5

Hospital Licensure Act monitors the hospital license & proper management of wastes as well as renewal of license to operate

Answer 5

RA 4226

Question 6

Hospital Licensure Act monitors the hospital license & proper management of wastes as well as renewal of license to operate

Answer 6

RA 4226

Question 7

Otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Air Act , is a comprehensive air quality management policy and program which aims to achieve and maintain healthy air for all Filipinos.

Answer 7

Republic Act No. 8749

Question 8

Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
This code upholds a time honored principle that public office is a public trust.
It is the policy of the state to promote high standards of ethics in public office.

Answer 8

Republic No. 6713

Question 9

The legal basis of primary health care date October 19, 1979, instructs the Department of Health and all officials and personnel of the Department to design, develop and implement programs which will focus on health development at the community level particularly in rural areas; effectively utilize these system in order to control or eradicate the immediate and specific health problems confronting Filipino communities.

Answer 9

Letter of Instruction No. 949

Question 10

The responsibility for the delivery of basic services and facilities of the national government has been transferred to the local government . This involves the devolution of powers, functions and responsibilities to the local government both provincial and municipal.

Answer 10

Republic Act 7160 of the Local Government Code

Question 11

The responsibility for the delivery of basic services and facilities of the national government has been transferred to the local government . This involves the devolution of powers, functions and responsibilities to the local government both provincial and municipal.

Answer 11

Republic Act 7160 of the Local Government Code

Question 12

Provides for the rules and regulations implementing the transfer of personnel, assets, liabilities and records of national government agencies whose functions are to be devoted to the local government units.

Answer 12

Executive Order No. 503

Question 12

Provides for the rules and regulations implementing the transfer of personnel, assets, liabilities and records of national government agencies whose functions are to be devoted to the local government units.

Answer 12

Executive Order No. 503

Question 13

Standardized the salaries of government employees which includes nursing personnel.

Answer 13

Republic Act No. 6758

Question 14

Barangay Health Worker’s Benefits and Incentives.

Answer 14

Republic Act 7883

Question 15

Philippine Medical Act
This act defines the practice of medicine in the country. A person shall be considered as engaged in the practice of medicine who shall, for compensation, fee, salary or reward in any form paid to him directly or through another , physically examine any person, diagnose, treat, operate or prescribe any remedy for any human disease, injury, deformity.

Answer 15

Republic Act 2382

Question 16

An act to promote, require and ensure the production of an adequate supply, distribution, distribution, use and acceptance of drugs and medicines identified by their Generic Names.

Answer 16

Generics Act of 1988

Question 17

National Blood Service Act of 1994
An act promoting voluntary blood donation.
Providing for an adequate supply of blood.
Regulating blood banks and
Providing penalties for violation

Answer 17

Republic Act 7719

Question 18

AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

Answer 18

Republic Act 7432

Question 19

Revised Dangerous Drugs Law

– Any person found possessing any dangerous drug during a party, or at a social gathering or meeting, or in the proximate company of at least two (2) persons, shall suffer the maximum penalties provided for in Section 11 of this Act, regardless of the quantity and purity of such dangerous drugs.
Section 14.Jun 7, 2002

Answer 19

Republic Act 9165

Question 20

Act on Cheaper Medicine

The Law intends to achieve better health outcomes for the Filipino people by assuring that quality medicines are accessible and affordable to as many Filipinos especially the poor.

Answer 20

Republic Act 9502

Question 21

This Act shall be known as the “Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act.”
An act providing for the special protection of the children in situations of armed conflict and providing penalties for violations thereof.

Answer 21

Republic Act No. 11188

Question 22

An Act Promulgating a Comprehensive Policy and a National System Ensuring Newborn Screening
-Newborn Screening Act 2004
Any health practitioner who delivers, or assists in the delivery of a newborn in the Philippines shall, prior to delivery, inform the parents or legal guardian of the newborn of the availability, nature and benefits of newborn screening.

Answer 22

Republic Act 9288

Question 23

An Act establishing a Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program for the Prevention, Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Hearing Loss
-Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention Act of 2009.

Answer 23

Republic Act No 9709

Question 24

An Act Providing for Mandatory Basic Immunization Services for Infants and Children, Repealing for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 996, As Amended.
- Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization act of 2011.
The mandatory basic immunization for all infants and children provided under this act shall cover the following vaccine-preventable diseases:

Answer 24

Republic Act No. 10152

Question 25

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Answer 25

Tuberculosis

• Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis
• Poliomyelitis
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella or German Measlses
• Hepatitis B
• H. Influenza type B (HIB)

Question 26

An Act Expanding the Promotion of Breastfeeding, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7600, Otherwise known as “An Act providing Incentives to all Government and Private Health Institutions with Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Practices and for Other Purposes”
-Act shall be known as the “Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009”

Answer 26

Republic Act No. 10028

Question 27

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN ABOARD MOTORCYLES
It is the policy of the State to defend the right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial to their development.

Answer 27

Republic Act 10666

Question 28

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN ABOARD MOTORCYLES
It is the policy of the State to defend the right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial to their development.

Answer 28

Republic Act 10666