Title
Measures for Diabetes Prevention in PH
Law
Republic Act No. 8191
Decision Date
Jun 11, 1996
The National Diabetes Act of 1996 establishes the National Commission on Diabetes and tasks them with assessing the impact of diabetes, evaluating resources, and formulating a national plan, which will be implemented by the Department of Health, with oversight from the Oversight Committee, before eventually transferring all functions to the Department of Health after five years.
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Declaration of Policy

  • The State commits to protect and promote the right to health.
  • Emphasis on health consciousness and prioritizing the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women, and children.

Creation and Composition of the National Commission on Diabetes

  • A National Commission on Diabetes (the "Commission") is created with nine members:
    • One practising clinical diabetologist
    • One licensed physician involved in diabetes research and education
    • One epidemiologist
    • One nutritionist experienced in diabetes control
    • One social scientist
    • One representative from a diabetes-related non-government organization
    • One representative from the academe
    • One diabetic with public service records in diabetes impact reduction
  • The Undersecretary for Public Health Services acts as ex officio chairperson.
  • Members appointed by the President within 30 days from rules promulgation, upon Health Secretary recommendation.
  • Members receive a monthly honorarium subject to budgetary laws.
  • The Commission is attached to the Department of Health (DOH) for administration, technical, and budget purposes.

Duties and Functions of the Commission

  • Assess social and economic impacts of diabetes on individuals, families, communities, and the nation.
  • Evaluate adequacy of national resources for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes.
  • Formulate the National Diabetes Prevention and Control Plan per Section 7.

Meetings of the Commission

  • First meeting within 30 days after full constitution.
  • Regular meetings at least monthly, called by the chairperson.

Secretariat and Technical Staff

  • Provision of secretariat and technical staff to support and assist the Commission in its functions.

The National Diabetes Prevention and Control Plan

  • Development of strategies and programs including awareness and continuing education for health personnel and concerned individuals.
  • Adoption of cost-effective screening methods for early detection.
  • Conduct investigations into epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control.
  • Evaluate measures including drug and diet therapies in diabetes control.
  • Establish mechanisms to reduce socioeconomic impact on affected individuals and families.
  • Grant incentives and support to organizations of affected individuals and families.
  • Establish coordinated health systems involving clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, community health workers, and volunteers.
  • Involve local government units, government agencies, and NGOs in program implementation.
  • Conduct periodic review of research needs and potential.
  • Systematic utilization of public and private resources to achieve objectives.
  • Recommend legislation to support diabetes prevention and control.

Implementation of the Plan

  • The Department of Health, through its Office of Public Health Services, shall implement the Plan.

Comprehensive Report

  • The Commission must submit to Congress and the Secretary of Health within one year:
    • The National Diabetes Prevention and Control Plan.
    • A report detailing activities and expenditures.

Transition to the Oversight Committee

  • Upon report submission, the Commission dissolves.
  • It is reconstituted as the Oversight Committee for the Prevention and Control of Diabetes (the "Committee"), attached to the DOH.

Functions of the Oversight Committee

  • Review and evaluate Plan implementation.
  • Make recommendations to the Secretary of Health for objective attainment.

Sunset Provision

  • The Oversight Committee ceases to exist five years after organization.
  • Its functions, duties, records, assets, and obligations devolve to the DOH thereafter.

Appropriations

  • Necessary funds included in the General Appropriations Act starting the year after enactment and thereafter.

Rules and Regulations

  • The Secretary of Health must promulgate implementing rules within 90 days after the Act's approval.

Separability Clause

  • Invalid provisions do not affect the validity or effect of the remainder of the Act.

Repealing Clause

  • All inconsistent laws, decrees, executive orders, administrative orders, and rules are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation.

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