Philippines Department of Health Quiz

What is the purpose of the Department Memorandum No. 2024-0333?

• To report on health statistics

• To provide funding for hospitals

• To clarify case definitions of notifiable diseases

• To announce a new health policy

Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as a mandatory notifiable disease in the memorandum?

• COVID-19

• Cholera

• HIV/AIDS

• Measles

What is the case definition for a suspect case of Influenza-like Illness (ILI)?

• Any person with a sore throat

• Any person with an acute respiratory infection with fever, cough, and symptom onset within 10 days

• Any person with a fever of 38°C or more

• Any person with a cough and fever

According to the memorandum, what should be used for case definitions of ILI and SARI?

• The PIDSR Manual of Procedures

• The 2023-0391 DM

• The 2022 Interim Guidelines

• The 2020 Revised IRR of RA 11332

What is the confirmed case definition for COVID-19?

• A person with a fever and cough

• A person who has been in contact with a confirmed case

• A person who tests positive for COVID-19 in a laboratory

• A person with symptoms of respiratory illness

What is the age limit for a child to be classified under the suspect case for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP)?

• Under 5 years

• Under 15 years

• Under 10 years

• Under 2 years

Which of the following is a confirmed case definition for Cholera?

• A patient with acute watery diarrhea and severe dehydration

• A patient with diarrhea in an outbreak area

• A patient with a positive cholera RDT result

• A patient with a history of travel to endemic areas

What is the case definition for a suspect case of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

• Any adult with flu-like symptoms

• Any child with fever and rash

• Any individual with acute febrile illness and rash on palms or soles

• Any child with a sore throat

What is the guideline for reporting adverse events following immunization (AEFIs)?

• Only cases with laboratory confirmation need to be reported

• All cases must be reported

• Only cases with symptoms need to be reported

• Only severe cases need to be reported

What is the case definition for a suspect case of Leptospirosis?

• Acute respiratory infection

• History of contact with infected animals

• History of fever and myalgia

• Acute jaundice and renal failure