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Special Population in Health
groups of people with unique health needs and experiences requiring specific attention and interventions from healthcare providers and policymakers
Children and Adolescents
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
specific health needs related to growth and development, nutrition, mental health, and prevention of childhood diseases
Older Adults
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
specific health needs related to chronic diseases, mobility, and cognitive function
may also require specialized care in long-term care facilities or hospice care
Women
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
specific health needs related to reproductive health, maternal health, and gender-specific health conditions such as breast cancer
Men
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
specific health needs related to sexual and reproductive health, prostate cancer, and mental health
LGBTQ+ Individual
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
may face unique health disparities and discrimination that can affect their physical and mental health, such as higher rates of HIV/AIDS and mental health disorders
Individuals with Disabilities
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
may require specialized care and accommodations to address their physical and mental health needs
Immigrants and Refugees
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
may face challenges related to geographic isolation, lack of healthcare infrastructure, and higher rates of poverty, which can affect their health audiences
Rural Populations
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
may face challenges related to geographic isolation, lack of healthcare infrastructure, and higher rates of poverty, which can affect their health outcomes
Homeless Individuals
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
May face challenges related to access to healthcare, exposure to infectious diseases, and mental health disorders
Incarcerated Individuals
SPECIAL POPULATION IN HEALTH:
may face challenges related to access to healthcare, exposure to infectious diseases, and mental health disorders
Children and Pregnant Women
are a vulnerable population in the Philippines, with high rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and accidents
Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program
What the government does for children and pregnant women to have free vaccines and child health services
Elderly
faces health challenges such as chronic diseases and mobility issues
National Health Insurance Program (NHIP)
Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Social Pension Programs
What the government does to provide health services for the elderly
Indigenous People
have unique health needs due to cultural and geographical factors
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)
What the government does to offer indigenous health services
Persons with Disabilities
face challenges accessing healthcare due to physical and social barriers
Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities
Accessibility Law
What the government does to provide disability inclusive health services
LGTQ+ Individuals
face stigma and discrimination, leading to health disparities
DOH”s HIV/AIDS program
Philippine National AIDS Council
What the government does to offer LGBT+ health services
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)
face unique health challenges due to their work and living conditions abroad
Overseas Filipino Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
PhilHealth’s OFW program
What the government does to provide health services for OFWs
Urban Poor
these communities in the Philippines often lack access to basic healthcare services
DOH’s Health Facilities Enhancement Program
National Urban Health Plan
What the government does to offer health services for urban poor communities
Rural Communities
these communities in the Philippines face challenges accessing healthcare due to geographical and economic barriers
Rural Health Unit (RHU)
National Rural Health Plan
What the government does to provide health services for rural communities
Disaster-affected Communities
these communities require specialized health services in the aftermath of natural disasters
DOH’s Emergency Medical Services
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
What the government does to offer disaster response health services
Mental Health
growing concern in the Philippines, with many individuals facing stigma and limited access to mental healthcare
Mental Health Act
National Center for Mental Health
What the government does to provide mental health services
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer are a growing concern in the Philippines
Philippine Health Agenda
DOH’s Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Program
What the government does to provide health services to NCDs
Infectious Diseases
examples are tuberculosis, dengue fever, and COVID-19
DOH’s National Tuberculosis Control Program
National Dengue Prevention and Control Program
COVID-19 Task Force
What the government does to provide health services for infectious diseases
Health Equity
key goal of health services for specific populations in the Philippines
Universal Healthcare Law
how the government promotes health equity which aims to provide all Filipinos with access to quality and healthcare services
Inadequate Funding
Workforce Shortages
Infrastructure Gaps
challenges in specific populations in the Philippines
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