Department Circular No. 2024-0141

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Upholding Ethical Standards, Adherence to Mexico City Principles for Business Ethics in the Biopharmaceutical Sector and Patient's Rights, and Reiteration of Administrative Order No. 2015-0053, "Implementing Guidelines on the Promotion and Marketing of Prescription Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Devices"

Download the issuance: DC No. 2024-0141 dated April 22, 2024

Addressed to all DOH executives, central and regional directors, BARMM Ministry of Health, directors and chiefs of national and local government and private hospitals, cites pertinent provisions of the Mexico Principles, R.A. No. 6713, R.A. No. 9502, and A.O. No. 2015-0053 (or Guidelines on the Promotion and Marketing of Prescription Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Devices).

Address further inquiries about this issuance to the Office of the Secretary of Health.

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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