Lesson 3 Flashcards
National agency mandated to lead the health sector towards assuring quality health care for Filipinos
Department of Health
Vision of DOH
Filipinos are among the healthiest people in the Southeast Asia by 2022, and Asia by 2040
Major roles of DOH
- Leader in health
- Enable and capacity builder
- Administrator of specific services
Its mandate is to develop national plans, technical standards, and guidelines on health
Department of Health
The provider of special tertiary health care services and technical assistance to health providers and stakeholders
Department of Health
National Cancer Awareness Month
February
World Aids Day
December
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October
National Deworming Month
January and July
World Cancer Day
February 4
Rabies Awareness Month
March
World Health Week
April
World No Tobacco Day
May 31
Dengue Awareness Month
June
Family Planning Month
August