Published on: May 24, 2023 | By: Beatriz Faye G. Carreon

May 22, 2023 | The Department of the Interior and Local Government IX organized an orientation session on the Universal Health Care Act, with the noble objective of endowing personnel with a profound understanding of the act’s essence.

Leading the way as Resource Person was Dr. Agnes Fernando from the Department of Health, skillfully unraveling the intricacies of the act and illuminating the path for participants.

The Universal Health Care Act refers to a comprehensive legislation aimed at providing equitable access to quality healthcare services for all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status. It establishes mechanisms for the implementation of a National Health Insurance Program and emphasizes the strengthening of primary healthcare services, health promotion, and disease prevention initiatives. The act seeks to achieve universal healthcare coverage and improve the overall health and well-being of the population.

The orientation placed significant emphasis on the fundamental principle of the act, which is to ensure that every Filipino has fair and impartial access to high-quality healthcare. Dr. Fernando masterfully unraveled the vital components of the act, shedding light on crucial aspects such as the National Health Insurance Program and the strengthening of primary healthcare services.

The orientation proactively tackled prospective hurdles, providing pragmatic counsel tailored to each personnel’s duties and obligations.

As the session drew to a close, DILG personnel acquired a profound grasp of the Universal Health Care Act and its far-reaching ramifications for their duties. Armed with this newfound knowledge, they are now poised to bolster the government’s endeavors in attaining all-encompassing healthcare coverage and enhancing the welfare of the Filipinos.

The orientation exemplified DILG IX’s unwavering dedication to executing the act and its pivotal role in propelling the nation’s healthcare landscape forward. Armed with enhanced clarity and an enriched understanding of universal healthcare, DILG personnel stand ready to sculpt a future that is both robust and fair, fostering improved well-being for every Filipino.