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Department of Health (Philippines): History, Mandate, and Impact
The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) is the executive department responsible for ensuring universal access to quality public health services. This article explores its origins from a military board in 1898, its evolution through colonial and modern eras, its key agencies, and its role in major national health initiatives.