This article deals with the Guidelines on the Food and Drug Administration’s Regulatory Actions during Declared National or State Public Health Emergencies which are being implemented. The FDA is the authorized agent for Medical Device registration in Philippines. This ensures a prompt and efficient response to future public health emergencies. Public Health Emergency refers to an imminent threat of an illness or health condition. They include
a) A Bio-terrorism
b) The appearance of a new or previously eliminated infectious Agent
c) A natural calamity
d) A chemical attack
e) A nuclear attack
PFDA Emergency Response Process Flow
The procedure flow that follows shows how the Philippines FDA recommends responding to a public health emergency
- The Director General shall call a meeting of the PFDA Crisis Management Committee and form a task force within 24 hours of the initial declaration of a national public health emergency.
- Guidelines must be released within 15 days of the declaration of a national public health emergency, and remain in force as long as the emergency exists.
- The Director General of the PFDA is required to include budgetary clauses that guarantee the effective use of resources.
- The Task force will call meetings with its internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient communication.
- The Crisis management committee will receive updates from the emergency task force and make a suggestion to the director general.
- The Director general is required to give the PFDA president a report through the DOH secretary.
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Source : Philippines Food and Drug Administration
