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The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines is promoting Diabetes Awareness Week 2025, as declared by Proclamation No. 194, s. 2003, to be observed in the fourth week of July. This year's theme, 'Komunidad Patatagin, Hamon ng Diabetes Harapin!', highlights the importance of informed choices and collective action in diabetes management. All health offices are encouraged to participate in awareness campaigns through various activities and to disseminate educational materials related to diabetes.

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The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines is promoting Diabetes Awareness Week 2025, as declared by Proclamation No. 194, s. 2003, to be observed in the fourth week of July. This year's theme, 'Komunidad Patatagin, Hamon ng Diabetes Harapin!', highlights the importance of informed choices and collective action in diabetes management. All health offices are encouraged to participate in awareness campaigns through various activities and to disseminate educational materials related to diabetes.

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Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Office of the Secretary
BAGONG PILIPINAS

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June 26, 2025
DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR
No. 2025 - 0792

FOR: ALL UNDERSECRETARIES AND ASSISTANT SECRETARIES;


DIRECTORS OF BUREAUS, SERVICES AND CENTERS FOR
HEALTH DEVELOPMENT; MINISTER OF HEALTH __-

BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION _IN MUSLIM


MINDANAO; EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SPECIALTY
HOSPITALS AND NATIONAL NUTRITION COUNCIL;
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF
TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
CARE; CHIEFS OF MEDICAL CENTERS, HOSPITALS,
SANITARIA AND INSTITUTES; PRESIDENT OF THE
PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION;
DIRECTORS OF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL
SECRETARIAT AND TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION
CENTERS AND ALL OTHERS CONCERNED

SUBJECT: Observance of Diabetes Awareness Week 2025

The Department of Health (DOH) is mandated to protect and promote the health of all
Filipinos. In accordance with Proclamation No. 194, s. 2003 declaring the fourth week of
July as Diabetes Awareness Week, and in support of Republic Act 11223 (Universal Health
Care Act), all offices are enjoined to actively participate in the observance in July. Diabetes
affects over 4 million Filipinos and is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart
attacks, and lower limb amputations. This year's theme, “Komunidad Patatagin, Hamon ng
Diabetes Harapin!” emphasizes the importance of
informed choices and collective action in
addressing the challenges posed by the disease, emphasizes our collective responsibility in
diabetes management and prevention.
In this regard, all offices and units are enjoined to support and participate in the diabetes
awareness campaign through the conduct of
various promotional activities (e.g., community
advocacy events, seminars, fora, lectures, and development and dissemination of
information, education, and communication (IEC) materials, among others). Likewise, the
DOH encourages everyone to actively take part in this campaign by helping in the
dissemination of the communication materials related to Diabetes Awareness Week. The
latest communication package for diabetes awareness week can be accessed this link: via
http://bit.ly/4kWrPq5.

By Authority of the Secretary of Health:

GLORIA J. BALBOA, MD, MPH, MHA, CEO VI, CESO III


Assistant Secretary of Health
Office of the Secretary - Integrated Resilience Office

Building 1, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, 1003 Manila e Trunk Line 651-7800 local 1108, 1111, 1112, 1113
Direct Line: 711-9502; 711-9503 Fax: 743-1829 e URL: http://www.doh.gov.ph; e-mail: [email protected]

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