The Philippine Health System Flashcards
• promoted participatory management of the local health care system
Adoption of Primary Health Care Strategy (LOl 949)
• integrated the components of health care delivery into its field operations (former Ministry of Health)
Reorganization of DOH (EO 851)
• ushered the writing of prescriptions using the generic name of the drug
The Generics Act (RA 6675)
• transferred the responsibility of providing health service to the local government units
Local Government Code (RA 7160)
• instituted a national health insurance mechanism for financial protection with priority given to the poor
National Health Insurance Act (RA 7875)
ordered the major organizational restructuring of the DOH to improve the way health care is delivered, regulated, and financed
Health Sector Reform Agenda
adopted an operational framework to undertake reforms with speed, precision, and effective coordination and to improve the Philippine health system
FOURmula One (F1) for Health
promoted and ensured access to affordable quality drugs and medicines for all
Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act (RA 9502)
provided universal health coverage and access to quality health care for all Filipinos
Kalusugang Pangkalahatan or Universal Health Care (AO 2010-0036)
mandated to provide the appropriate direction for the nation’s healthcare industry:
Department of Health (DOH)
nation’s healthcare industry:
development of plans, guidelines, and standards for the health sector
• technical assistance
• capacity building
advisory services for disease prevention
• control of medical supplies and vaccines
Department of Health (DOH)
• regional health offices supervise LGUs
•duties:
- develop policies and programs for the health sector;
- provide technical assistance to its partners;
- encourage performance of the partners in the priority health programs;
Directions of the Philippine Health Sector
- The Philippine Health Agenda 2016 - 2022 (DOH Administrative Order 2016-0038)
- The Philippine Developmental Plan
2017-2022 - NEDA (National Economic Development Authority) AmBisyon Natin 2040
- Sustainable Development Goals 2030
“All for Health Towards Health For All” as the rallying point for its vision of a Healthy Philippines by 2022
The Philippine Health Agenda 2016 - 2022
(DOH Administrative Order 2016-0038)
• the health system guarantees…
• population- and individual-level interventions for all life stages
The Philippine Health Agenda 2016 - 2022
(DOH Administrative Order 2016-0038)
promote health and wellness, prevent and treat the triple burden of disease (communicable diseases, malnutrition, diseases of rapid urbanization),
The Philippine Health Agenda 2016 - 2022
(DOH Administrative Order 2016-0038)
delay complications, rehabilitation, and provide palliation for both the well and the sick;
The Philippine Health Agenda 2016 - 2022
(DOH Administrative Order 2016-0038)
° this is the first of the four key medium-term plans to translate the vision of a “matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay” for the Filipinos and the country
The Philippine Developmental Plan
2017-2022
this plan focuses on four areas: building a prosperous, predominantly middle-class society where no one is poor; promoting a long and healthy life; becoming smarter and more innovative; and building a high-trust society
NEDA (National Economic Development Authority) AmBisyon Natin 2040
°a compilation of 17 developmental goals that targets to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and confront issues involving climate change and its effects
Sustainable Development Goals 2030
