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AT A GLANCE:
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Civil Service Commission, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, in coordination with the DOH, shall develop policies and provide technical guidance to employers, employees associations, and unions to develop programs, initiatives or mechanisms that shall minimize or eliminate stigma and discrimination in the workplace that is experienced by people living with cancer, cancer survivors, and their families. (Section 18, National Integrated Cancer Control Act)
Discrimination can significantly impact the dignity and well-being of individuals. By fostering a culture of respect and understanding, workplaces can uphold the dignity of every employee.
The law says:
Recognizing that cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines, the State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which includes the strengthening of integrative, multidisciplinary, patient and family centered cancer control policies, programs, systems, interventions and services at all levels of the existing health care delivery system.
Towards this end, the State shall endeavor to prevent cancer and improve cancer survivorship by scaling up essential programs and increasing investments for robust prevention of cancer, better screening, prompt and accurate diagnosis, timely and optimal treatment, responsive palliative care and pain management, effective survivorship care and late effects management and rehabilitation. It shall likewise make cancer treatment and care more equitable and affordable for all, especially for the underprivileged, poor and marginalized Filipinos. (Section 2, National Integrated Cancer Control Act)
This policy is a result of collaboration among government bodies and health authorities, emphasizing the collective responsibility to create a supportive workplace environment.
The primary goal is to minimize or entirely eliminate stigma and discrimination experienced by individuals affected by cancer. By doing so, workplaces become more inclusive and supportive spaces.
The policy extends its support not only to those currently battling cancer but also to survivors and their families. Discrimination based on one’s health status has no place in a compassionate and inclusive workplace.
With the implementation of this policy, workplaces are poised to prioritize inclusivity and support for all employees, regardless of their health status.
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