DOH Profile

The Department of Health (DOH) holds the over-all technical authority on health as it is a national health policymaker and regulatory institution.
Basically, the DOH has three major roles in the health sector: (1) leadership in health; (2) enabler and capacity
builder; and (3) administrator of specific services. Its mandate is to develop national plans, technical standards, and
guidelines on health. Aside from being the regulator of all health services and products, the DOH is the provider of
special tertiary health care services and technical assistance to health providers and stakeholders.
While pursuing its vision, the DOH adheres to the highest values of work, which are:

Integrity The Department believes in upholding truth and pursuing honesty, accountability, and
consistency in performing its functions.

Excellence The DOH continuously strive for the best by fostering innovation, effectiveness and
efficiency, pro-action, dynamism, and openness to change.

Compassion and respect for human dignity Whilst DOH upholds the quality of life, respect for
human dignity is encouraged by working with sympathy and benevolence for the people in need.

Commitment With all our hearts and minds, the Department commits to achieve its vision for the health
and development of future generations.

Professionalism The DOH performs its functions in accordance with the highest ethical standards,
principles of accountability, and full responsibility.

Teamwork The DOH employees work together with a result-oriented mindset.

Stewardship of the health of the people Being stewards of health for the people, the Department
shall pursue sustainable development and care for the environment since it impinges on the health of the
Filipinos.
Together with its attached agencies, the DOH constituted of various central bureaus and services in the Central
Office, Centers for Health Development (CHD) in every region, and DOH-retained hospitals performs its roles to
continuously improve the countrys health care system.

Vision by 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.