13 Health Related Laws
13 Health Related Laws
2. It promotes the protection of citizens against hazardous substances that may be in the sale
3. It protects the citizens from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs to their physical and mental
well-being
4. It endeavors to protect people from the public health threats through the efficient and effective
disease surveillance of notifiable diseases.
Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act
(Republic Act No. 11332)
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997 (Republic Act of 8423)
6. It disseminates policies, launching a nationwide HIV/ AIDS information and educational program,
prescribing measure for the prevention and control of HIV/ AIDS in the country
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8504)
7. It aims to promote and encourage voluntary blood donation by citizentry, provide for adequate,
safe, and affordable, and equitable distribution of blood and blood products.
The National Blood Services Act of 1994 (Republic Act No. 7719)
8. It protects people from the sale, use, and advertisements of hazardous tobacco products.
10. It penalizes those who will go too far during initiation rites wherein the applicant is subject to
severe physical and emotional pain and suffering.
12. It protects every child from all forms of exploitation and abuse, including, but not limited to: the
use of a child in pornographic performances and materials.
13. It aims to secure and safeguard passengers and drivers of motor vehicles from injuries and other
of vehicular accidents.