Policy Proposals for Using the Statutory Staffing as a Tool to Prioritize the Work of Regional Agencies under the Ministry of Public Health and Local Administrative Organizations in Organizing Health Missions

Abstract

The state's health mission is complex and crucial in improving the quality of life of citizens throughout the country. Regional government agencies under the Ministry of Public Health, including provincial public health offices, district public health offices, various hospitals, and local administrative organizations, are key organizations in driving health work at the local or regional level. This is because they are close to the people and understand local problems. In implementing their health missions, these agencies rely on the law as a tool. However, considering the numerous health laws that grant them authority, it is crucial to define the scope of the health law that these government agencies must implement. Therefore, the "appointment of officials" pursuant to existing health laws and procedures should be used as a tool to define the scope of their missions and enforce compliance with the law. The law stipulates that officials under regional and local administrative organizations have the authority and responsibility to implement and enforce compliance with the law. Furthermore, it also stipulates procedures and methods for inspecting officials' actions. Therefore, citizens who are suffering from or have not received health services under the authority of officials under regional or local administrative organizations can file complaints with these agencies through the supervisory process.