philippine health system historical background

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Primary Health Care For All (1970)

Developed a largely centralized government-funded and operated health care system.

Adoption of Primary Health Care (1979)

Promoted participatory management of the local health care system.

Reorganization of DOH (1982)

Integrated public health and hospital services.

Milk Code 1986

Prevention and nutrition to promote breastfeeding.

The Generics Act (1988)

Prescriptions are written using the generic name of the drug in an attempt to lower expenditure on drugs by promoting and purchasing non-branded medicines.

RA 7160 “Local government Code” (1991)

Transfer of responsibility of health service provisions to the local government units.

National Health Insurance Act (1995)

Aims to provide all citizens a mechanism for financial protection with priority given to the poor.

Health Sector Reform Agenda (1996)

Major organizational restructuring of the DOH to improve the way health care is delivered, regulated, and financed.

FOURmula One (F1) for Health (2005)

Adoption of operational framework to undertake reforms with speed, precision, and effective coordination.

RA 9502 “Access to Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act” (2008)

Promotes and ensures access to affordable quality drugs and medicines for all.

AO 2010-0036 “Kalusugang Pangkalahatan” (2010)

Universal health coverage and access to quality health care for all Filipinos.

Sin Taxes for Health (2013)

Generating extra revenue for the Department of Health by discouraging harmful consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

Universal Health Care Law (2019)

Enrolling all Filipino citizens automatically in the National Health Insurance Program administered by PhilHealth. All Filipinos are guaranteed equitable access to quality and affordable health care services.