Universal Health Care Quiz

What is the main goal of Universal Health Care (UHC)?

• To increase the number of hospitals

• To ensure that all people have access to quality health services without financial hardship

• To provide free health insurance for all citizens

• To build more medical schools

In which year did the Philippines officially implement the Universal Health Care Act (Republic Act 11223)?

• 2015

• 2019

• 2020

• 2021

Which organization is primarily responsible for implementing UHC in the Philippines?

• Department of Health (DOH)

• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

• Philippine National Police (PNP)

• Department of Budget and Management (DBM)

What is the primary goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) with regard to UHC?

• To eliminate private healthcare

• To ensure that everyone, everywhere, can access quality health services without financial difficulty

• To provide healthcare only to children

• To privatize healthcare systems

Which of the following is a challenge for achieving UHC globally?

• Lack of healthcare workers

• Too many hospitals

• Overabundance of health insurance policies

• Low population growth

Which sector in the Philippines is targeted for reforms under the UHC law to ensure better access to healthcare?

• Private sector

• Public sector

• Military sector

• Agricultural sector

How does UHC aim to address health inequities in the Philippines?

• By restricting access to healthcare in urban areas

• By providing free healthcare only to the wealthiest citizens

• By prioritizing services for the poor, elderly, and other vulnerable groups

• By privatizing public healthcare services

Which of the following is a key challenge for the Philippines in implementing UHC?

• Lack of healthcare infrastructure in urban areas

• Underfunding and inefficient allocation of health resources

• High literacy rates

• Overabundance of healthcare workers

What does the Philippine UHC Act provide in terms of financial protection for Filipino citizens?

• Mandatory retirement health benefits

• Full health coverage regardless of income level

• Limited health services based on employment status

• No financial protection for out-of-pocket expenses

In the context of UHC, what does 'financial risk protection' mean?

• Preventing people from having to pay for healthcare services

• Ensuring people are not forced into poverty due to medical expenses

• Increasing the cost of health insurance

• Privatizing healthcare systems