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DOH AO NO. 005 S. 2012: National Policy on Climate ChangeAdaptation for the Health SectorPolicy HandbookV. GUIDING PRINCIPLESA. Equity and Social Protection. In line with the Philippine national framework strategy onclimate change, health in the context of social protection and human security is givenemphasis to highlight the government thrust to reduce existing health and environmentalinequities by developing healthy and resilient populations, communities, and humanenvironments.B. Integration. Integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation to health plans, programsand activities; to empower communities and encourage adaptation strategies thatmaximize health co-benefits and minimize unintended consequences.C. Sustainability. Provide and maintain resources required to implement comprehensivestrategies to minimize the impacts of climate change on human health and well-being.Appropriate the necessary financial resources from government and non-governmententities in response to the identified strategies.D. Proactive Response. Increase public awareness and understanding of climate changeimpacts on human health, the need to prepare for these changes, and the likelihood thatadaptation and preparedness efforts will be overwhelmed, thus requiring the need to takeurgent and strong actions.E. Evidence-Based. Identify and provide information and research to develop andcontinually refine comprehensive strategies to minimize the impacts of climate change onhuman health.VI.POLICY STATEMENTThe Department of Health hereby declares Climate Change Adaptation for Health (CCAH) as anational policy and program priority as expressed in the national climate change action plan underthe national framework strategy for climate change.This policy supports the goals of the Philippine Development Plan (2011-2016), the PhilippineClimate Change Act of2009, the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of2010,the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change (2010-2022), and adopts the approachconsistent with DOH Administrative Order No. 2010-0036 “Kalusugan Pangkalahatan” in theimplementation of climate change adaptation measures for health.VII.STRATEGIESConsistent with the “Kalusugan Pangkalahatan” (Universal Health Care) principles applicable tothe implementation of Climate Change Adaptation for Health, the following are the strategiccomponents:10494
DOH AO NO. 005 S. 2012: National Policy on Climate ChangeAdaptation for the Health SectorPolicy HandbookA. Policy, Plans and Partnerships1. Health Policy, Plans and Programs – to develop appropriate implementing instruments forlocal adaptation of the national climate change and health response initiatives.2. Standards and Regulation – to ensure effective and efficient intervention measures, suchas, but not limited to preparedness and response to health emergencies, appropriatestandards, regulations and accreditation mechanisms shall be established.3. Resource Mobilization/Financing – mechanisms to generate resources optimize itsallocation and guarantee equitable distribution shall be developed. Investments shall beencouraged for the development of climate change adaptation for health technologies.4. Networking and Partnership-Building – through inter-sectoral response and communityparticipation, collaborative efforts shall be undertaken for advocating and implementingthe Philippine Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Health.B. Service Provision, Capacity and Infrastructure enhancement1. Service Delivery – provides appropriate adaptation response and services related to, but notlimited to managing the health effects of climate change.2. Capability-Building- this shall include climate change adaptation for health-responsive(CCAH-responsive) human resource development.3. Facilities Enhancement – upgrading of hospitals and other health facilities to make themclimate change-proof, in adherence to infrastructural and service standards.C. Health Promotion, Research, Surveillance and Monitoring1. Health Promotion and Advocacy – communication interventions shall be developed toinfluence societal and community actions toward climate change adaptation and health.2. Research and Development – high-quality studies shall be utilized for evidence-baseddecision-making; with emphasis on establishing links connecting climate change andadverse health.3. Information Management System and Surveillance – generation of reliable, relevant andup-to-date information is essential to respond to the negative health effects of climatechange. Surveillance systems shall be developed for climate change-sensitive diseases.4. Monitoring and Evaluation – emphasis will be done on documenting events and progress inimplementation, lessons learned, and sharing of good practices.D. Strengthening Organizational Structure for Climate Change at different levels ofgovernance.10595
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