AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE

FOR COMMUNICABLE
DISEASE PREVENTION AND
CONTROL
WHO DO YOU CONTACT IF
YOU FEEL AND SHOW
SYMPTOMS OF A
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE?
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(DOH)
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

Role:
•It is the head branch managing all health-
related services in the Philippines.
•It mandates policies, programs, and
services that will help prevent and control
communicable diseases.
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

In Disease Control:
•The DOH through its Epidemiology Bureau
(EB) manages disease surveillance, tracks
outbreaks, and coordinates control measures.
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

Public Health Education:

•It conducts public health campaigns, educates
the public on disease prevention, and sets
guidelines for health protocols.
LIST OF PROGRAMS THAT DOH
HAS PREPARED TO DO FOR THE
FILIPINO PEOPLE
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

Policy Development
•Objective: Developing comprehensive health
policies is fundamental for effective healthcare.
• The DOH focuses on formulating policies that
address various health concerns, including
communicable diseases, to guide health practices
and programs nationwide.
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

Resource Management and Mobilization

• Objective: Efficient resource management
ensures that necessary medical supplies, equipment,
and human resources are available where needed.
• Mobilizing resources effectively aids in addressing
disease outbreaks and providing healthcare
services efficiently.
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

Coordinated Networks of Facilities

•Objective: Establishing a network of healthcare
facilities, from rural health units to tertiary
hospitals, fosters accessibility and ensures
healthcare coverage across different regions.
•This network enables a coordinated response
during health emergencies.
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

Building Health Human Resource Capacity

•Objective: Strengthening the healthcare
workforce through training, education, and skill
development is crucial.
•It ensures that healthcare professionals are
equipped to handle various health challenges,
including managing communicable diseases.
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

Establishment of Logistics Management

System
•Objective: A strong logistics system ensures
the timely and efficient distribution of medical
supplies and equipment.
•This system is critical during disease outbreaks
when rapid deployment of resources is essential.
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

Managing Information to Enhance Disease

Surveillance
• Objective: Effective disease surveillance relies on
accurate and timely data.
• Managing information systems enables the DOH to
monitor disease trends, identify outbreaks, and
implement timely interventions to control the spread
of diseases.
 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

Improving Risk Communication and Advocacy

•Objective: Effective communication is key in
raising awareness and educating the public about
health risks and preventive measures.
• Through advocacy efforts, the DOH aims to
empower communities to take proactive steps in
disease prevention.
 CENTERS FOR DISEASE
CONTROL AND PREVENTION
(CDC)
 CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
AND PREVENTION (CDC)

Role:
• An under branch of the DOH that is
responsible for technical assistance to local
health unit, conducts disease and outbreak
investigation
• Are responsible for developing policies and
guidelines concerning communicable
diseases.
 CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
AND PREVENTION (CDC)

Support and Expertise:

• It assists in disease surveillance, outbreak
investigations, and capacity-building programs,
sharing best practices in disease control
strategies.
DISEASE PREVENTION AND
CONTROL BUREAU (DPCB)
 DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL BUREAU (DPCB)

Role:
•An under branch of the DOH that is
responsible for leading the development of
integrated primary care services, practice
guidelines, implementation, and technical
assistance.
 DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL BUREAU (DPCB)

Coordination and Program

Implementation:
•It coordinates with other agencies, conducts
research, develops guidelines, and implements
disease control programs.
 FOOD AND DRUG
ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)

Role:
•It is a separate entity that is responsible for
ensuring quality and safe medical products
like vaccines and other drugs used to prevent
and control communicable diseases.
 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)

Regulation:
•The FDA regulates the approval, importation,
and distribution of drugs, vaccines, and
medical devices, ensuring compliance with
established standards.
 BUREAU OF
QUARANTINE (BOQ)
 BUREAU OF QUARANTINE (BOQ)

Role:
•The agency is responsible for managing and
ensuring that there are no threats of
communicable diseases from passengers and
crews coming in-and-out of the country.
 BUREAU OF QUARANTINE (BOQ)

Border Health Control:

•It enforces health regulations at ports,
airports, and entry points, conducting health
screenings and quarantine measures to
prevent the spread of diseases.
•They conduct inspections and clearances of
the entryways such as ports and airports.
 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR
TROPICAL MEDICINE (RITM)
 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPIC AL MEDICINE (RITM)

Role:
•The research and laboratory agency that is
responsible for diagnosing and monitoring an
outbreak investigation.
•It provides training and technical assistance
to health professionals regarding
communicable diseases.
 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPIC AL MEDICINE (RITM)

Diagnostic Services and Research:

•It provides diagnostic services, develops
treatment protocols, conducts disease
surveillance, and offers training programs to
healthcare professionals.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNIT (LGU)
 LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)

Roles:
•An agency responsible for the
implementation of the policies and programs
of the DOH municipal-wide.
•They can also work on surveillance and
investigation, and contact-tracing related to
communicable diseases.
 LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)

Community-Level Implementation:
•They conduct vaccination campaigns, health
education, and monitor local disease trends.
•LGUs are the front liners in executing
disease prevention strategies within their
communities.
 WHAT CAN YOU DO WHEN YOU
KNOW SOMEONE IS NOT
FOLLOWING THE POLICIES SET BY
AGENCIES IN PREVENTING AND
CONTROLLING COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES?