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Access to healthcare services in the Philippines is marked by significant inequities, particularly affecting poor communities. These disparities are reflected in both access to services, [1] health outcomes, and the effects of climate change which exacerbate the incidence of infectious diseases. [2]
Health care in the Philippines has been defined by the World Health Organization as "fragmented", meaning there's a large gap between the quality and quantity of health services for the poor and the rich. With different reasons such as low budget, low number of personnel, or general neglect for the poor, the Philippines has always been unable ...
According to the Rules of the Senate, [1] the committee handles all matters relating to: Public health in general; Medical, hospital and quarantine services; Population issues, concerns, policies and programs affecting individuals and their families, and their effects on national, social and economic conditions
Quarantine, medical, hospital and other health facilities and services; Members, 18th Congress. Position Members [2] ... House of Representatives of the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The government of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken steps to to address human rights abuses in the country, including the killings of journalists and ...
The department is headed by the Secretary of Social Welfare and Development (Philippines), with the following eleven undersecretaries and 20 assistant secretaries: Undersecretary for Social Welfare and Development; Undersecretary for General Administration and Support Services Group; Undersecretary for Operations Group
The Philippines' first law addressing mental health was passed in 2018. It was given the name Mental Health Act, officially known as Republic Act 11036. [32] Its primary goals include upholding the rights of people with mental conditions, prohibiting discrimination against them, and improving the accessibility of comprehensive health services. [33]
The Department of Health (DOH; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Kalusugan) is the executive department of the government of the Philippines responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services by all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care, the regulation of all health services and products.