Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018.

Republic Act No. 11166

The Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018.

Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC)

Government body responsible for coordinating HIV and AIDS programs.

AIDS Medium-Term Plan (AMTP)

Plan outlining strategies for addressing HIV and AIDS in the Philippines.

Human Rights Protection

Safeguarding the rights of individuals affected by HIV and AIDS.

Education in Learning Institutions

Programs aimed at educating students about HIV and AIDS.

Preventive Measures

Strategies and practices aimed at preventing the transmission of HIV.

Care and Support for Persons Living with HIV

Services aimed at improving the wellbeing of individuals living with HIV.

Confidentiality in HIV Testing

Protection of personal health information regarding HIV test results.

Discriminatory Acts and Practices

Actions that unfairly treat individuals based on their HIV status.

Penalties for Discriminatory Practices

Consequences established for those who engage in discrimination against people with HIV.

General Provisions

Includes the Title, Declaration of Policies, and Definition of Terms.

Section 1: Title

The title of the act.

Section 2: Declaration of Policies

The policies set forth in the act.

Section 3: Definition of Terms

Definitions relevant to the act.

Article I: The Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC)

Covers the structure and functions of PNAC.

Section 4: Reconstitution of PNAC

Details how PNAC will be restructured.

Section 5: Functions

Lists the functions and responsibilities of PNAC.

Section 6: Membership and Composition

Describes members and composition of PNAC.

Section 7: Secretariat

Outlines the role of the PNAC secretariat.

Section 8: AIDS Medium-Term Plan (AMTP)

Describes the medium-term strategies for HIV and AIDS.

Section 9: Role of DOH

Details the Department of Health's role in addressing HIV.

Section 10: Protection of Human Rights

Emphasizes the importance of human rights protection in HIV policies.

Article II: INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION

Focuses on education and communication strategies regarding HIV and AIDS.

Section 11: Prevention Program

Details programs aimed at preventing HIV transmission.

Section 12: Education in Learning Institutions

Education initiatives in schools regarding HIV.

Section 13: Education for Parents and Guardians

Programs aimed at educating parents and guardians.

Section 14: Education as Right to Health and Information

The right to access health information and education.

Section 15: HIV and AIDS Information as a Health Service

Recognition of HIV information as an essential health service.

Section 16: Education in the Workplace

Workplace education programs on HIV and AIDS.

Section 17: Education for Filipinos Going Abroad

Guidelines for educating Filipinos traveling abroad.

Section 18: Information for Tourists and Transients

Provision of HIV-related information for visitors.

Section 19: Education in Communities

Community-based education initiatives.

Section 20: Education for Key Populations and Vulnerable Communities

Targeted education efforts for vulnerable groups.

Section 21: Information on Prophylactics

Educational materials regarding prophylactics.

Section 22: Misinformation on HIV and AIDS

Addressing and correcting misinformation related to HIV.

Article III: PREVENTIVE MEASURES, SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

Covers preventive approaches and safety procedures.

Section 23: HIV Prevention Measure

Specific measures aimed at preventing HIV transmission.

Section 24: Comprehensive Health Intervention for Key Populations

Health interventions specifically designed for key populations.

Section 25: Preventing Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission

Measures to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child.

Section 26: Standard Precaution on the Donation of Blood, Tissue, or Organ

Guidelines for safe donations regarding HIV.

Section 27: Testing of Organ Donation

Procedures for testing donated organs for HIV.

Section 28: Guidelines on Medical Management, Surgical, and Other Related Procedures

Guidelines for safe medical practices related to HIV.

Article IV: SCREENING, TESTING AND COUNSELING

Procedures for HIV screening, testing, and counseling.

Section 29: HIV Testing

Standards and protocols for conducting HIV tests.

Section 30: Compulsory HIV Testing

Regulations surrounding compulsory testing.

Section 31: Mechanisms and Standards on Routine Provider-Initiated and Client-Initiated HIV Counseling and Testing

Guidelines for counseling and testing protocols.

Section 32: HIV Testing for Pregnant Women

Specific protocols for testing HIV in pregnant women.

Article V: HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Services available for health and support of individuals living with HIV.

Section 33: Treatment of Persons Living with HIV and AIDS

Treatment options available for those living with HIV.

Section 34: Access to Medical Services by Indigents

Ensuring indigent populations can access medical services.

Section 35: Economic Empowerment and Support

Programs to support economic empowerment for those affected by HIV.

Section 36: Care and Support for Persons Living with HIV

Support services designed for individuals living with HIV.

Section 37: Care and Support for Overseas Workers Living with HIV

Specific support for overseas workers with HIV.

Section 38: Care and Support for Affected Families, Intimate Partners, Significant Others and Children of People Living with HIV

Support services for families and partners of those living with HIV.

Section 39: Care and Support Program in Prisons and Others Closed-Setting Institutions

Programs designed for incarcerated individuals with HIV.

Section 40: Non-discriminatory HIV and AIDS Services

Ensuring all HIV services are provided without discrimination.

Section 41: Protection of HIV Educators, Licensed Social Workers, Health Workers, and Other HIV and AIDS Service Providers from Harassment

Legal protections for individuals providing HIV services.

Section 42: Health Insurance and Similar Health Services

Access to health insurance for people living with HIV.

Section 43: HIV and AIDS Monitoring and Evaluation

Protocols for monitoring and evaluating HIV programs.

Article VI: CONFIDENTIALITY

Guidelines to maintain confidentiality regarding HIV.

Section 44: Confidentiality

Importance of maintaining confidentiality in HIV matters.

Section 45: Exceptions

Situations where confidentiality may be breached.

Section 46: Disclosure of HIV-Related Test Results

Guidelines on how to disclose test results.

Section 47: Disclosure to Persons with Potential Exposure to HIV

Who may be informed regarding exposure risks.

Section 48: Duty of Employers, Heads of Government Offices, Heads of Public and Private Schools or Training Institutions, and Local Chief Executives

Responsibilities of various leaders to protect confidentiality.

Article VII: DISCRIMINATORY ACTS AND PRACTICES AND CORRESPONDING PENALTIES

Focus on discriminatory actions and penalties associated.

Section 49: Discriminatory Acts and Practices

Defines actions that discriminate against individuals with HIV.

Section 50: Penalties

Consequences for engaging in discriminatory practices.

Section 51: Penalties Collected

Overview of penalties that are collected.

Article VIII: Final Provisions

Concluding sections of the act.

Section 52: Appropriations

Financial provisions for the act.

Section 53: Transitory Provision

Guidelines for transitional arrangements.

Section 54: Implementing Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations to implement the act.

Section 55: Repealing Clause

Clause that repeals conflicting laws.

Section 56: Separability Clause

Ensures that if one part is invalid, others remain.

Section 57: Effectivity

When the provisions of the act come into effect.