The Department of Health announces the release of the department circular in commemoration of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2023, scheduled for November 18-24, 2023. To access detailed information, kindly click the link here.
Call for Research Proposal: Procurement of Consulting Services for the Research Study entitled “Process Evaluation and Implementation Review of Executive Order (EO) No. 104 s.2020 and EO NO. 155 s.2021
Procurement of Consulting Services for the Research Study entitled “Process Evaluation and Implementation Review of Executive Order (EO) No. 104 s.2020 and EO NO. 155 s.2021” Click here for the complete information.
Immunizing Pharmacist Certification Program for Public Health Pharmacists 2022
The Department of Health-Pharmaceutical Division (DOH-PD) in collaboration with the Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) conducted a face-to-face Immunizing Pharmacist Certification Program (IPCP) for Public Health Pharmacists (PHPs) with a theme of, “Empowering Public Health Pharmacists as Frontliner in the midst of pandemic through the delivery of quality health care system for the integration of Universal Health Care.”
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Philippine Medicines Policy 2022-2030
OIC-SOH Singh-Vergeire Leads Launching of National Roadmap to Bolster Local Generics Industry
Strategic Framework and Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Medicines Policy 2022-2030
Pursuant to the Government’s thrust towards Universal Health Care (UHC) and in light of the major changes in the pharmaceutical landscape, the Department of Health (DOH), through the Pharmaceutical Division (PD), crafted the Philippine Medicines Policy which would be implemented from the years 2022 to 2030 to mobilize all key players in the pharmaceutical sector to implement evidence-based policies, improve sustainability programs and leverage best practices throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Conduct of the 2022 Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Blended Learning Framework Program for Primary Health Care (PHC) Facilities through Online Platforms
The Department of Health will conduct series of virtual trainings on Antimicrobial Stewardship this August and October 2022.
DOH clarifies exemptions of COVID-19 Vaccines not listed under the latest PNF.
The Department of Health informs all DOH and CHD officials, Philhealth and DOH hospitals and health facilities on the Exemption from Import Duties, Taxes and Other Fees for the Procurement, continue reading : DOH clarifies exemptions of COVID-19 Vaccines not listed under the latest PNF.
DOH calls for a virtual meeting with hospitals re: COVID-19 medicines tracker
The Department of Health will hold a consultative meeting via Webex platform on 08 June 2022, 2:00-4:00 PM to get the comments and feedback of medical centers, hospitals, sanitaria and specialty hospitals on the newly-developed COVID-19 medicines tracker.
Program implementation review and updates on the different programs of the pharmaceutical division
The Department of Health-Pharmaceutical Division (DOH-PD) conducted a face-to-face Program Implementation Review (PIR) and updates on the different programs of the Pharmaceutical Division in Coron Palawan last April 26-28, 2022 after two years of restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Progress Report on the implementation of the Cheaper Medicines Act
The DOH shares the progress of initiatives in making medicines affordable and accessible to Filipinos through the implementation of the Cheaper Medicines Act.
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