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Gov’t agencies, LGUs asked to support Phl’s health facility dev’t plan
MALAYSIA — Malacañang instructed all government agencies and local government units to implement the health facility plan to create medical establishments in various communities. Under Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 26 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Malacañang said all government agencies and local government units are required to embrace the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP) 2020-2040. This plan aims to encourage and gain support from these entities in establishing health facilities to cater to the healthcare needs of their respective constituents. “In accordance with their respective mandates, all concerned agencies and instrumentalities of the National Government, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, are hereby directed, and all LGUs are hereby encouraged, to undertake efforts in support of the implementation of the PHFDP, and the plans and programs specified therein,” the MC read. MC No. 26 mandates the Department of Health (DOH) to collaborate with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in facilitating the distribution and ensuring the successful execution of the PHFDP at the local level. Additionally, the DOH has been assigned the responsibility of aiding Local Government Units (LGUs) in translating the plan into a comprehensive long-term local health facility development strategy. Moreover, they are to coordinate with LGUs in devising policies for the establishment of primary care provider networks and health care provider networks. Furthermore, the DOH will closely monitor the implementation of the local health facility development plan and promote the engagement of LGUs in public-private partnerships (PPPs) to address any gaps in the PHFDP. The DOH will also issue guidelines to effectively carry out the circular, and if necessary, seek assistance from other relevant government agencies and offices in developing these guidelines. “Moreover, the DOH, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments and the Fiscal Incentives Review Board, shall study, formulate, and implement policies that will encourage both domestic and international enterprises from the private sector to invest in health facilities aimed at addressing gaps in the PHFDP,” the circular furthered. The circular's execution will be funded using the existing allocations of the respective agencies and LGUs. MC No. 26 acknowledged that the DOH formulated the PHFDP to serve as the nation's comprehensive strategy for investing in medical infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of establishing a robust primary care and integrated health system accessible to all Filipinos. This aligns with the Universal Health Care Act of 2019. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 11223 emphasizes the State's commitment to adopt a framework that encourages a collaborative approach involving all sectors - government, society, and individuals - in the development and execution of health policies, programs, and plans, with the aim of providing people-centric health services. The health plan's implementation supports one of the strategies outlined in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, particularly focused on enhancing human and social development by strengthening the healthcare system, making it more accessible and efficient. The post Gov’t agencies, LGUs asked to support Phl’s health facility dev’t plan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
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