Name of Office: Bureau of Local Health Development

The initial definition of a functional ILHZ looked at inputs/process, namely: signed MOA; presence of Policy Board; Technical Management Committee; ILHZ Plan; documentation of meetings; enrollment of indigents/resource sharing.

The current/new definition of a functional ILHZ looks at results/outcomes/ benefits of inter-LGU coordination in health operations within the ILHZ:

• Improved population-wide health
• Improved care of individuals
• Improved management of health resources