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 “Dual” health system consisting of the
public sector and the private sector
 Public sector
-Largely tax-based financing
-Generally given free at point of service
-Socialized user changes introduced
 Private sector
-For profit and non-profit providers
-Largely market-oriented
-Paid through user fees at point of service
 Devolution of health services under Local
Government Code of 1991 leading to
fragmentation of health services
 DOH as lead agency providing national
policies and plans, regulations, standards
and guidelines on health, including tertiary
and specialized health care
 LGUs as direct providers of health
services, particularly public health
programs and primary, secondary and
general tertiary hospital care
 Office of Secretary of Health
Attached Agencies
Regional hospital
Medical Centers Regional Offices
Sanitaria

City Health Offices Provincial Health Offices Provincial

(Chartered Cities) Hospitals
Inter-local Health Zones
City Health
Hospitals Centers City Health Offices Municipal health District
offices/ Rural hospitals
Barangay (Component Cities)
Health Unit
Health
Health
Stations City Barangay Health
Centers
Hospitals Stations
Barangay
Health
Stations
 Expansion of NHIP under National Health
Insurance Act of 1995 leading to
universal coverage

 PhilHealth
as agency mandated to
administer the program

 NHIPincludes formal, informal and

sponsored sectors and non-paying
members
 For-profit and non-profit health providers
-clinics and hospitals
-health insurance
-providers of health products
-research and academic institutions
 Individuals, families and communities
-consumers and seekers of health care
-partners in health care
 Visionby 2030
A global leader for attaining better health
outcomes, competitive and responsive
health care system, and equitable health
financing.
 Mission
To guarantee equitable, sustainable and
quality health for all Filipinos, especially the
poor, and to lead the quest for excellence in
health.
DOH Roles in the Health Sector:
1. Leadership in health
2. Enabler and capacity builder
3. Administrator of specific services
While pursuing its vision, the DOH adheres to the highest
values of work, which are:
1. Integrity
2. Excellence
3. Compassion and respect for human dignity
4. Commitment
5. Professionalism
6. Teamwork
7. Stewardship of the health of the people
Thank you
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