HealthJustice Philippines is a non-governmental organization founded in 2009 that aims to bridge the gap between public health and law. in the country to enable Filipinos to make informed and empowered health choices. The organization is committed to be the leading resource in research and capacity-building for priority public health policies. We envision a population that is free from health risks and has equal access to health.
Law is a necessary element required to put public health policy into effect. Around the world, legislative measures exist to set standards for tobacco control, safe food, clean air, etc but since these measures do not exist in the Philippines, Filipinos are unnecessarily exposed to certain health risks that have already been eliminated or reduced in other countries through simple yet effective regulation and proper enforcement of laws.
HealthJustice brings together professionals from the relevant fields of science, medicine, economics, and law to create powerful tools for policy change.