Department of

Health
Contents
01 Elements
 Vision, Mission, and Values
 Structure of the Organization

02 Resources
 Resources of the Organization

03 Policies and Programs

 Policies
 Programs

04 Chosen Program
 Chosen Program from the Organization

05 Conclusion
 Conclusion
Elements of
DOH
 Filipinos are among
Vision the healthiest
people in Southeast
Asia by 2022, and
Asia by 2040
 To lead the country
in the development
Mission of a productive,
resilient, equitable
and people-
centered health
system for
Universal Health
Care
 Values of the Organization
Integrity Compassion & Respect Professionalism Stewardship of the
for Human Dignity Health of the People
The Department believes The DOH performs its
Whilst DOH upholds the quality Being stewards of health for
in upholding truth and functions in accordance
of life, respect for human the people, the Department
pursuing honesty, with the highest ethical
dignity is encouraged by shall pursue sustainable
accountability, and standards, principles of
working with sympathy and development and care for the
consistency in performing accountability, and full
benevolence for the people in environment since it impinges
its functions. responsibility.
need. on the health of the Filipinos.

Excellence Commitment Teamwork

The DOH continuously With all our hearts and The DOH employees work
strive for the best by minds, the Department together with a result-
fostering innovation, commits to achieve its oriented mindset.
effectiveness and vision for the health and
efficiency, pro-action, development of future
dynamism, and openness generations.
to change.
Structure 01 Administrative Service
 Bureau of International Health
Structure 02 Cooperation (BIHC)
 Bureau of Local Health Systems and
Structure 03 Development (BLHSD)
Structure 04 Bureau of Quarantine
 Disease Prevention and Control
Structure 05 Bureau
Structure 06 Epidemiology Bureau
Structure 07 Financial Management Service
Structure 08 Food and Drug Administration
 Health Emergency Management
Structure 09 Bureau
 Health Facilities and Services
Structure 10 Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB)
 Health Human Resource Development
Structure 11 Bureau
 Health Policy Development and
Structure 12 Planning Bureau (HPDPB)
 Health Promotion and Communication
Structure 13 Service (HPCS)
Structure 14 Internal Audit Service
 Knowledge Management and
Structure 15 Information Technology Service
Structure 16 Legal Service
Structure 17 Pharmaceutical Division
Structure 18 Philippine Blood Center
Structure 19 Procurement Service
Resources of
DOH
 Resources of the DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) is the principal health

agency in the Philippines. It is responsible for ensuring
access to basic public health services to all Filipinos
through the provision of quality health care and
regulation of providers of health goods and services.

Resource Center National

DOH Central
for Health System Epidemiology
Library
Development Center Library
The Library offers a
The Resource Center reading area, an open National Epidemiology
for Health System stack area consisting Center (NEC) Library
Development the General The National
(RCHSD) portal is the Collection, WHO Epidemiology Center
virtual repository of Publications and DOH Library, formerly Field
knowledge on health Publications sections. Epidemiology Training
system development Program Library, was
of the Department of established 1989
Health (DOH). under the FETP
project.
Policies and
Programs of
DOH
 Policies and Programs of DOH
As a national health policy-maker and
regulatory entity, the Department of Health
(DOH) has overall technical responsibility over
health.
Individuals and communities are encouraged
In the health sector, the DOH plays three key to select healthy habits and make changes
roles: (1) health leadership, (2) facilitator and that minimize the likelihood of acquiring
capacity builder, and (3) administrator of chronic illnesses and other morbidities through
specialized services. Its mission is to create health promotion initiatives.
national health strategies, technical standards,
and guidelines. The DOH not only regulates all Health promotion, as defined by the World
health services and goods, but it also provides Health Organization, "allows individuals to
unique tertiary health care services and have more control over their own health."
technical help to health professionals and
stakeholders. The Philippine Health Agenda aspires to three
major goals: (1) improved health outcomes
with no significant disparities among
The Department of Health (DOH) – which is
population groups; (2) financial risk protection
made up of several central bureaus and
for all, particularly the poor, marginalized, and
services at the Central Office, Centers for
vulnerable; and (3) a responsive health system
Health Development (CHD) in each area, and
that makes Filipinos feel respected, valued,
DOH-retained hospitals – works with its
and empowered.
connected agencies to constantly enhance the
country's health care system.
Chosen
Program
ADOLESCENT
HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM

The Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP) targets adolescents aged 10-19 years. It is mainly guided by
the Convention on the Rights of Children which states that the program must be in the best interests of the child. Based
on the Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Order (AO) 2013-0013 or the National Policy and Strategic
Framework on Adolescent Health and Development Administrative Order, the program primarily aims to provide
adolescents access to quality healthcare services This means increased accessibility of adolescent-friendly facilities,
programs, and health providers for the Filipino youth.
ADOLESCENT
HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM

Vision
The AHDP envisions a country with well informed, empowered, responsible and healthy adolescents who are leaders in
the society
 
Mission
Its mission is to ensure that all adolescents have access to comprehensive health care and services in an adolescent-
friendly environment.
ADOLESCENT
HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM

Objectives
Improve the health status of adolescents and enable them to fully enjoy their rights to health.
ADOLESCENT
HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM
Strategies, action Points and Timeline
Health promotion and behavior change for adolescents
Adolescent participation in governance and policy decisions
Developing/transforming health care centers to become adolescent-friendly facilities
Expanding health insurance to young people
Enhancing skills of service providers, families and adolescents
Strengthening partnerships among adolescent groups, government agencies, private sectors, Civil Society organizations, families and
communities
Resource mobilization
Regular assessment and evaluation
Conclusion
Conclusion
We'll learn how to engage with youngsters more
effectively. Having programs on the health and
development of adolescents can also help us gain a
better understanding of our own personal growth over
time. Finally, we'll be able to distinguish between what is
normal and what is not. Something that can be useful in
a variety of situations.

Based from the chosen program I explained which is

about adolescents, it is really a hard one program for
which they need partnerships with other organizations
and their strategies for them to pursue the adolescents
come and make their program possible is also hard
which means that based from that, DOH faces
significant challenges every year.

The DOH is totally committed in giving services to

Filipino people. They are the once who make things
possible for us to overcome the pandemic which is the
COVID-19 Pandemic. This year was very challenging to Department of
them where physical, emotional, spiritual and
intellectual capability were all used. Health