| Secretary of Health | |
|---|---|
| Kalihim ng Kalusugan | |
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| Style | The Honorable |
| Appointer | The President with the consent of the Commission on Appointments |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Dr. Juan G. Nolasco |
| Formation | November 15, 1935 |
| Website | www |
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The secretary of health (Filipino: Kalihim ng Kalusugan) is the Cabinet of the Philippines member who is in charge of the Department of Health. The secretary of health is also the ex-officio chairperson of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).[1][2]
- ^ Gotinga, JC (August 13, 2020). "Where's Duque? Senators ask amid PhilHealth corruption mess". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "R.A. 7875 AN ACT INSTITUTING A NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR ALL FILIPINOS AND ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 4, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
The Secretary of Health shall be the ex officio Chairperson