Universal Health Flashcards
(UN)
(WHO)
(CDC)
United Nations
World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How many Members in UN
193 Member States
When was UN founded
1945
UN is guided by?
Guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
Functions of UN
-Maintain international peace and security
-Protect human rights
-Deliver humanitarian aid
-Promote sustainable development
-Uphold international law
Goal of WHO
-To improve equity in health, reduce health risks,
-Promote healthy lifestyles and settings, and
-Respond to determinants of health”.
Objectives of WHO
-To develop and implement multisectoral public policies for health
-Facilitate community empowerment together with action for health promotion.
Indicators of WHO
-Degree of integration of health promotion into national health strategies and services and appropriate settings.
-Sustainability of financing of health promotion interventions in countries.
WHO’s health promotion strategic approaches are:
-advocating for policy support and investment in the development of health systems and services
-fostering health-supportive environments and integrated approaches to public.
-strengthening the sustainable financing and evidence base.
-increasing the knowledge base for tackling the broad determinants of health.
Mission of CDC
- works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
-CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats.
PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM
What is DOH?
Department of Health (DOH) holds the over-all technical authority on health as it is a national health policy-maker and regulatory institution.
Three major roles in the health sector of DOH
(1) leadership in health;
(2) enabler and capacity builder; and
(3) administrator of specific services.
Mandate of DOH
To develop national plans, technical standards, and guidelines on health.
DOH Values
(SCEPTIC)
-Stewardship of the health of the people
-Commitment
-Excellence
-Professionalism
-Teamwork
-Integrity
-Compassion and respect for human dignity
Vision of DOH
Filipinos are among the healthiest people in Southeast Asia by 2022, and Asia by 2040
Mission of DOH
To lead the country in the development of a people-centered, resilient, and equitable health system
Sectors of PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM
- Public Sector
- Private Sector
- Public Sector
Largely financed through a tax-based budgeting system at both national & local levels & where health care is generally given free at the point of service
Providers of Health care in Public Sector
National: DOH
Local: LGU (Local Government Unit)
*includes health centers or barangay health stations
- Private Sectors
market oriented; health care is paid through user fees at the point of service
Providers of Health care in Private Sector
- clinics
- hospitals
- health insurance
- manufacturing of medicines
- vaccines
-medical supplies - equipments
- nutrition products
- research & development
- or other any health related items
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AS AN APPROACH TO DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
-PHC was declared during the 1st International Conference on Primary Health Care held in Alma Ata, USSR on Sept. 6-12, 1978 by WHO
Alma ata Primary health care goal
“Health for All by the Year 2000”
Alma ata declaration was adopted in the Philippines by?
Pres. Marcos on Oct. 19, 1979 & has underlying theme of “Health in the Hands of the People by 2020”
