Department of Health(DOH)

Hi. I am currently doing a research on schizophrenia. May I request for the number of cases for the said condition seen in NCMH from 2018-2023? In addition, may I know the medication (generic/s) given to patients diagnosed with schizophrenia?

Thank you very much.

Dear eFOI user, 
Thank you for your request today, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Schizophrenia Cases - NCMH, January 22, 2025. We will respond and process your request on or before Feb. 12, 2025, in compliance with the Executive Order’s implementing rules and regulations.
Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to the  National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) for action. We'll send you feedback once available.
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-387437543285.
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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 Schizophrenia Cases - NCMH, dated Jan. 22, 2025.
We regret to inform you that the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) does not have this data. Thank you.
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
Foi Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Department of Health
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