Section 35Sec./Art. 35

Ethics in Public Health Policy and Practice. - The implementation of UHC shall be strengthened by commitment of all stakeholders to abide by ethical principles in public health practice:

(a) Conflict of interest declaration and management shall be routine in all policy-determining activities, and applicable to all appointed decision-makers, policymakers and then staff.

(b) All manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, biological and medical supplies registered by the FDA shall collect and track all financial relationships with health care professionals and health care providers and report these to the DOH, which shall then make this list publicly available in accordance with existing laws.

(c) A public health ethics committee shall be constituted as an advisory body to the Secretary of Health to ensure compliance with the provision of this section.