Department of Health(DOH)

Dear FOI Receiving Officer,

I hope this message finds you well.
We are currently working on a college thesis and would like to formally request data related to air quality and its impact on human health in the Philippines for the year 2022-2024. Specifically, we are seeking the following:

1. Air Quality Data: Detailed data on air pollution levels (e.g., PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxid, sulfur dioxide, ozone, etc.) for 2022-2024, broken down by region or major cities, if available.

2. Health Impact Data: Information or reports that link air quality levels with public health outcomoes, such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and other related conditions.

3. Trends or Studies: Any published studies, research papers, or government reports that explore the relationship between air quality and human health in the Philippines.

We would appreciate if the data could be provided in digital format (e.g., spreadsheets, PDFs, or accessible databases) for ease of analysis.

Thank you for assistance. We are looking forward to your prompt response.

Best regards,
Thristan Caalim
Our Lady of Fatima University - Quezon City Campus
[email protected]

Dear eFOI user, 
Thank you for your requestFebruary 21, 2025d today, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Request for Data on Air Quality and Human Health Impact in the Philippines,February 21, 2025d February 21, 2025. We will respond and process your request on or before March 14, 2025, in compliance with the Executive Order’s implementing rules and regulations. Please be informed that for item 1, the DOH does not gather this information but you can coordinate with DENR-Environmental Management Bureau on the request. On the other hand, we already endorsed your request item no. 2 to the DOH Epidemiology Bureau (EB) and Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau (HPDPB) for action. Kindly wait for their response, thank you.
Should you have any questions regarding this request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal for request with ticket number #DOH-667245545260.
Further, please be advised that this is a public site, and any information shared in this conversation thread will be visible to the public. Therefore, we kindly request that you refrain from disclosing any sensitive personal information or data in this thread.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Department of Health 

Dear eFOI user, 
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Request for Data on Air Quality and Human Health Impact in the Philippines, dated Feb. 21, 2025. 
While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible. We regret to inform you that this request is not available in the Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS). All data being collected by the FHSIS can be found at this link: https://doh.gov.ph/data/publications/ (Publications > Health Report & Statistics > FHSIS Annual Reports) or at this link https://bit.ly/FHSISPHSannualreports.   We suggest you coordinate with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Environmental Management Division at https://air.emb.gov.ph/ambient-air-quality-monitoring/ for this information  
Kindly accomplish the FOI Request Feedback form at the link: https://bit.ly/DOHFOIFeedbackForm 
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
Department of Health