Department of Health

Vision

The leader of health for all in the Philippines

Mission

Guarantee equitable, sustainable, and quality health for all Filipinos, especially the poor, and to lead the quest for excellence in health.

Bureau of Quarantine

Vision

A world class bureau for local and international health surveillance in the prevention of global spread of diseases.

Mission

To prevent international spread of diseases of global impact with minimum interference to international travel and trade through:

  • Effective surveillance and control measures on infectious diseases and other health concerns with global impact through local and international networking. 
  • Strong and comprehensive national sanitation programs in all seaports and airports of entry in partnership with local counterparts.
  • Partnerships in research and development.