MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILABY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 10
CREATING THE PHILIPPINE INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE ON ZOONOSES, DEFINING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, OTHER RELATED MATTERS AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF
WHEREAS, new infectious agents and diseases affecting humans have emerged at the rate of more than one per year for the last thirty (30) years. Seventy five percent (75%) of these have been zoonoses and some, such as Influenza A (H1N1), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Rabies and Nipah virus, have had devastating effects on populations, economies, and livelihood systems of the Asia Pacific Region.
WHEREAS, the emergence of zoonotic diseases are attributed to changes in the earths climate and ecosystems that are affecting the animal population, impacting human health such as issues on globalization characterized by travel and trade, urbanization where the human population occupies more and more natural habitats of animals and increasing demand for food due to increasing human population;
WHEREAS, to prepare the country for the early detection and rapid response to diseases,...
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Creating The Philippine Inter-Agency Committee On Zoonoses, Defining Its Powers, Functions, Responsibilities, Other Related Matters And Providing Funds Thereof
Administrative Order No. 10
Summary of Administrative Order No. 10
Creation of Philippine Inter-agency Committee on Zoonoses (PhilCZ) (Section 1)
- Composed of Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and their respective agencies.
- Chairperson rotates every two years among the three departments.
Objectives (Section 2)
- Develop a national strategy on prevention, control and elimination of zoonoses.
- Establish a functional and sustainable mechanism to strengthen the animal-human interface for effective prevention, control and elimination of zoonotic diseases.
Functions of the Committee (Section 3)
- Ensure consistency of animal and human health sectors' plans, programs and activities with the National Strategic Work Plan.
- Review and develop policies, programs and guidelines for proper implementation of prevention and control program on zoonoses.
- Develop and coordinate capacity building programs and prioritize activities to improve national and local capabilities.
- Foster cooperation and commitment between animal and human health sectors through coordination of activities and exchange of advice and assistance.
- Provide recommendations to the President through the Secretaries of DA, DOH and DENR in times of crises or as deemed necessary (e.g. epidemics of zoonotic nature).
- Recommend research priorities and ensure dissemination and use of research findings.
- Organize a pool of experts to provide technical advice on zoonotic diseases.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other sectors/organizations as necessary.
- Monitor and evaluate proper implementation of programs and policies.
Responsibilities of Agencies (Section 4)
- All agencies shall:
-- Develop and disseminate policies, guidelines and issuances on zoonotic diseases.
-- Provide epidemiologic data on zoonotic diseases as basis for policy formulation and decision-making.
-- Provide accurate and timely information to specific target audiences.
-- Undertake research priorities and ensure dissemination and use of research findings.
-- Serve as chairperson, vice-chairperson and secretariat of the committee on a rotational basis.
- DOH shall serve as the lead agency on the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases in humans.
-- Conduct pro-active response to public health concerns on matters pertaining to food safety, sanitation and vector control.
-- Adopt appropriate measures upon the recommendation of the PhilCZ to be undertaken in the health facilities for the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.
- DA shall serve as the lead agency on the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases in livestock, poultry and other domestic animals.
-- Conduct pro-active response to public health concerns on matters pertaining to food safety, sanitation, vector control and proper disposal of animals.
-- Adopt appropriate measures that may be recommended by the PhilCZ to be undertaken in animal facilities to include, but not limited to, farms, slaughterhouses, markets, feed establishments and pharmaceuticals/drugs/biologics outlets for the control and prevention of zoonotic diseases.
- DENR shall serve as the lead agency on zoonotic diseases in wild fauna.
-- Adopt appropriate measures upon the recommendation of the PhilCZ to be undertaken in protected areas, in wildlife facilities such as, but not limited to, zoological parks, wildlife rescue centers and in identified risk areas for the control and prevention of zoonotic diseases.
Implementation (Section 5)
- The Secretaries of Agriculture, Health and Environment and Natural Resources shall provide guidelines for the operationalization of the PhilCZ through a Joint Administrative Order, and promulgate rules and regulations as necessary.
- All instrumentalities of government are directed to support and assist the PhilCZ when deemed necessary.
Funding (Section 6)
- Each concerned department shall appropriate at least two million pesos (P2,000,000.00) annually for the operations of the PhilCZ.
Separability Clause (Section 7)
- If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the rest shall remain valid and effective.
Repealing Clause (Section 8)
- All orders, rules, regulations, and issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Administrative Order, are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity (Section 9)
- This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
Creation of Philippine Inter-agency Committee on Zoonoses (PhilCZ) (Section 1)
- Composed of Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and their respective agencies.
- Chairperson rotates every two years among the three departments.
Objectives (Section 2)
- Develop a national strategy on prevention, control and elimination of zoonoses.
- Establish a functional and sustainable mechanism to strengthen the animal-human interface for effective prevention, control and elimination of zoonotic diseases.
Functions of the Committee (Section 3)
- Ensure consistency of animal and human health sectors' plans, programs and activities with the National Strategic Work Plan.
- Review and develop policies, programs and guidelines for proper implementation of prevention and control program on zoonoses.
- Develop and coordinate capacity building programs and prioritize activities to improve national and local capabilities.
- Foster cooperation and commitment between animal and human health sectors through coordination of activities and exchange of advice and assistance.
- Provide recommendations to the President through the Secretaries of DA, DOH and DENR in times of crises or as deemed necessary (e.g. epidemics of zoonotic nature).
- Recommend research priorities and ensure dissemination and use of research findings.
- Organize a pool of experts to provide technical advice on zoonotic diseases.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other sectors/organizations as necessary.
- Monitor and evaluate proper implementation of programs and policies.
Responsibilities of Agencies (Section 4)
- All agencies shall:
-- Develop and disseminate policies, guidelines and issuances on zoonotic diseases.
-- Provide epidemiologic data on zoonotic diseases as basis for policy formulation and decision-making.
-- Provide accurate and timely information to specific target audiences.
-- Undertake research priorities and ensure dissemination and use of research findings.
-- Serve as chairperson, vice-chairperson and secretariat of the committee on a rotational basis.
- DOH shall serve as the lead agency on the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases in humans.
-- Conduct pro-active response to public health concerns on matters pertaining to food safety, sanitation and vector control.
-- Adopt appropriate measures upon the recommendation of the PhilCZ to be undertaken in the health facilities for the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.
- DA shall serve as the lead agency on the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases in livestock, poultry and other domestic animals.
-- Conduct pro-active response to public health concerns on matters pertaining to food safety, sanitation, vector control and proper disposal of animals.
-- Adopt appropriate measures that may be recommended by the PhilCZ to be undertaken in animal facilities to include, but not limited to, farms, slaughterhouses, markets, feed establishments and pharmaceuticals/drugs/biologics outlets for the control and prevention of zoonotic diseases.
- DENR shall serve as the lead agency on zoonotic diseases in wild fauna.
-- Adopt appropriate measures upon the recommendation of the PhilCZ to be undertaken in protected areas, in wildlife facilities such as, but not limited to, zoological parks, wildlife rescue centers and in identified risk areas for the control and prevention of zoonotic diseases.
Implementation (Section 5)
- The Secretaries of Agriculture, Health and Environment and Natural Resources shall provide guidelines for the operationalization of the PhilCZ through a Joint Administrative Order, and promulgate rules and regulations as necessary.
- All instrumentalities of government are directed to support and assist the PhilCZ when deemed necessary.
Funding (Section 6)
- Each concerned department shall appropriate at least two million pesos (P2,000,000.00) annually for the operations of the PhilCZ.
Separability Clause (Section 7)
- If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the rest shall remain valid and effective.
Repealing Clause (Section 8)
- All orders, rules, regulations, and issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Administrative Order, are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity (Section 9)
- This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.