Department Circular No. 2024-0138

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Reiteration of Department Memorandum (DM) No. 2017-0061 with the Subject "Official Version of the Patient's Rights" and the Posting of the Same to Strategic Areas of the Health Facility

Download the issuance: DC No. 2024-0138 dated April 11, 2024

Addressed to DOH regional directors and their RLED chiefs, HFSRB director, and directors and chiefs of hospitals and health facilities, makes reference to DM Nos. 2017-0061 and 2017-0223, the issuance for the official versions of the Patient's Rights in English and Tagalog, respectively.

Address further inquiries about this issuance to the DOH's Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (website: hfsrb.doh.gov.ph)

See also: DM No. 2017-0061 and DM No. 2017-0223

WORLD HEALTH DAY 2024 is observed on April 7 with the theme "My Health, My Right." Visit the campaign site hosted by the World Health Organization.
2024 NATIONAL INNOVATION DAY is set on April 22 (Monday) to promote public awareness and national support for innovation, and highlight milestones of government and private initiatives pursuant to Republic Act No. 11293. 
See DOH Memorandum Circular No. 2024-0010, which enclosed MC No. 44, s. 2024 of the Office of the President; also NEDA's page on the 2024 NID.

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