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Policy HandbookRepublic of the PhilippinesDepartment of HealthOFFICE OF THE SECRETARYDEPARTMENT CIRCULARNo. 2010 – 0187June 3, 2010TO : ALL UNDERSECRETARIES, ASSISTANT SECRETARIES,BUREAUS / SERVICE DIRECTORS, CENTERS FOR HEALTHDEVELOPMENT, SERVICES AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS,CHIEF OF MEDICAL CENTERS AND HOSPITALS,PROGRAM MANAGERS AND ATTACHED AGENCIESSUBJECT : ADAPTATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE FRAMEWORK FORHEALTHPursuant to the implementation of the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change2010 – 2022, the Department of Health in collaboration with partner agencies developed the HeathSector Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation. Accordingly, Department of Health is committedto:1. Develop and implement national action plans for health sector adaptation and mitigation toclimate change,2. Systematically integrate the concept of climate change and health linkage into policyrelevantinstruments,3. Strengthen public health systems and disaster preparedness and response activities,particularly surveillance and monitoring systems,4. Provide early warning systems to reduce the current and projected burden of climatesensitivediseases. Hence, access to national and regional climate forecasting information,including climate change projections should be facilitated.5. Implement adaptation measures specific to local health determinants and outcome concerns,and facilitate community-based resource management.6. Support the active participation of the health sector in National Communications to the UNFramework Convention on Climate Change and encourage inclusion of health issues innegotiation process.To facilitate the attainment of our commitments and lead cross-sectoral partnerships foreffective climate change adaptation and mitigation actions, the Department of Health is tasked toimplement these initiatives. As such, all DOH offices and attached agencies are enjoined tocoordinate with the EOHO-NCDPC in the implementation of this directive. An AdministrativeOrder is being developed to support these commitments.For your information and appropriate action.Attachment: Philippine Strategy on Climate Change Adaptation4551