FAMILY PLANNING ROGRAM

Maternal mortality, unplanned pregnancies, and unsafe abortions are among the effects of poor family
planning. Moreover, modern families are failing to sustain the adequate needs of their growing number
of children, which is also an outcome of poor family planning and low use of contraception. Hence, the
National Family Planning Program aims to ensure every Filipino has universal access to correct
information, medically safe, legal, non-abortifacient, effective, and culturally acceptable modern family
planning (FP) methods. Specifically, this program aims to increase the modern contraceptive prevalence
rate (mCPR) to 30% from 25% in 2017.

NTC DOTS

The National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP) works closely with all stakeholders - national
government agencies, public and private sectors, nongovernmental organizations, professional societies,
academe, patient groups, civil societies, and development partners - in the Philippines' fight against
tuberculosis, especially at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. DOTS for TB consists of a) diagnosing
cases, b) treating patients for 6-8 months with drugs, and c) promoting adherence to the relatively
difficult treatment regimen. DOTS is among the most cost-effective programs for preventing adult
deaths from the disease in the developing world. DOTS is a proven, cost-effective means for reducing
morofity in the developing world.

ICMI

Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) is a systematic approach to children's health which
focuses on the whole child.[citation needed]This means focusing not only on curative care but also on
prevention of disease. The approach was developed by United Nations Children's Fund and the World
Health Organization in 1995.[1] It includes both preventive components on the part of families and
communities, as well as curative actions to be taken by health workers. It also has an objective to help
improve health systems

CDD.

The Diarrhoeal Diseases Control (CDD) Programme of the World Health Organization (WHO) advocates a
4-part strategy for diarrhea control consisting of improved case management, improved maternal and
child health care, improved use and maintenance of drinking water and sanitation facilities and
improved food hygiene, and detection and control of epidemics. The CDD program has undertaken a
systematic review of the effectiveness, feasibility, and cost of available antidiarrheal interventions and
has developed a classification of interventions to guide the review process. Each intervention will be
reviewed using a standard format and assigned to 1 of 3 categories: 1) those shown to be effective,
feasible, and affordable, for which the CDD program will develop guidelines for implementation within
primary health care programs and promote any additional operational research needed; 2) those
believed on theoretical grounds to be effective but in which insufficient field experience has been gained
will receive further field testing; and 3) those shown to be too costly, ineffective, or unfeasible will not
be recommended by the CDD. The classification of possible interventions has 4 categories: 1) case
management, including oral rehydration therapy at home or at a medical facility, promoting appropriate
feeding during diarrheal episodes, and chemotherapy at home or in a medical facility; 2) increasing host
resistence to infection through various programs of maternal nutrition, child nutrition, immunization, or
chemoprophylaxis; 3) reducing transmission of the pathogenic agents through control of water supply
and excreta disposal, personal and domestic hygiene, food hygiene, control of zoonotic reservoirs, or fly
control; and 4) controlling or preventing diarrhea epidemics.

EPI

The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) was established in 1976 to ensure that infants/children
and mothers have access to routinely recommended infant/childhood vaccines. Six vaccine-preventable
diseases were initially included in the EPI: tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and
measles. In 1986, 21.3% “fully immunized” children less than fourteen months of age based on the EPI
Comprehensive Program review.

Over-all Goal:

To reduce the morbidity and mortality among children against the most common vaccine-preventable
diseases.

Specific Goals:

1. To immunize all infants/children against the most common vaccine-preventable diseases.

2. To sustain the polio-free status of the Philippines.

3. To eliminate measles infection.

4. To eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus

5. To control diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis b and German measles.

6. To prevent extra pulmonary tuberculosis among children.

RESBAKUNA

The RESBAKUNA campaign aims to reach more Filipinos and encourage them to get fully-vaccinated
against COVID-19. The DOH also assures that vaccines are safe and effective in protecting against the
severe COVID-19 which causes hospitalization and deaths. As of September 5, over 15 million Filipinos
have been fully vaccinated, while nearly 20.8 million Filipinos have already received their first doses.

UNANG YAKAP (ESSENTIAL NEWBORN CARE: PROTOCOL FOR NEW LIFE)

Unang Yakap: Essential Newborn Care (ENC)

Many initiatives, globally and locally, help save lives of pregnant women and children. Essential
Newborn Care (ENC) is one.

ENC is a simple cost-effective newborn care intervention that can improve neonatal as well as maternal
care. IT is an evidence-based intervintion that

✔emphasizes a core sequence of actions, performed methodically (step -by-step);

✔is organized so that essential time bound interventions are not interrupted; and

✔fills a gap for a package of bundled interventions in a guideline format.

BREASTFEEDING

Breastfeeding promotion programs provide education and information about breastfeeding to women
throughout pre- and post-natal care, and offer counseling from health care providers or trained
volunteers, and support groups for nursing mothers. Programs often establish breastfeeding policies and
supports in clinical settings such as hospitals and birth centers, as well as community settings such as
workplaces and child care centers. Breastfeeding promotion programs can also provide information and
education to doctors, nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, lactation consultants, and
other health care professionals1.

▪Expected Beneficial Outcomes (Rated)

✔Increased breastfeeding rates

▪Other Potential Beneficial Outcomes

✔Improved health outcomes

▪Evidence of Effectiveness

✔There is strong evidence that breastfeeding promotion programs increase initiation, duration, and
exclusivity of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding provides many health benefits to children, including fewer
ear infections, lower respiratory tract infections, and gastrointestinal infections for infants9, 10, and
lower likelihood of childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and asthma. Breastfeeding has also been shown
to reduce rates of breast and ovarian cancer for mothers, and has been associated with lower rates of
maternal hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

NATIONAL DENGUE PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

Vision A dengue free Philippines

Mission Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Goal To reduce the burden of dengue disease

Objectives/ 1.) To reduce dengue morbidity by atleast 25% by 2022

2.) To reduce dengue mortality by atleaset 50% by 2022

3.) To maintain Case Fatality Rate (CFR) to < 1% every year.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Surveillance

Case Surveillance through Philippine Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (PIDSR)

Laboratory-based surveillance/ virus surveillance through Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
(RITM) Department of Virology, as national reference laboratory, and sub-national reference
laboratories.

Vector Surveillance through DOH Regional Offices and RITM Department of Entomology

2. Case Management and Diagnosis

Dengue Clinical Management Guidelines training for hospitals.

Dengue NS1 RDT as forefont diagnosis at the h ealth center/ RHU level.

PCR as dengue confirmatory test available at the sub-national and national reference laboratories.

NAAT-LAMP as one of confirmatory tests will be available at district hospitals, provincial hospitals and
DOH retained hospitals.

3. Integrated Vector Management (IVM)

Training on Vector Management, Training on Basic Entomology for Sanitary Inspector, Training on
Integrated Vector Management (IVM) for health workers.

Insecticide Treated Screens (ITS) as dengue control strategy in schools.

4. Outbreak Response

Continuous DOH augmentation of insectides such as adulticides and larvicides to LGUs for outbreak
response.
 5. Health Promotion and Advocacy

Celebration of ASEAN Dengue Day every June 15

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GARANTISADONG PAMBATA
The Mandate: A.O. 36, s2010

Aquino Health Agenda (AHA): Achieving Universal Health Care for All Filipinos

Goal
Achievement of better health outcomes, sustained health financing and responsive health system by
ensuring that all Filipinos, esp. the disadvantaged group (lowest 2 income quintiles) have equitable
access to affordable health care
Universal Health Care Strategies:

• Financial risk protection.

• Improved access to quality hospitals and facilities
• Attainment of health-related MDGs by:
• Deploy CHTs to actively assist families in assessing and acting on their health needs
• Utilize life cycle approach in providing needed services: FP, ANC, FBD, ENC, IPP, GP for 0-14 years old
• Aggressive promotion of healthy lifestyle change
• Harness strengths of inter-agency and intersectoralcooperation with DepEd, DSWD and DILG
EXPANDED GARANTISADONG PAMBATA
Comprehensive and integrated package of services and communication on health, nutrition and
environment for children available everyday at various settings such as home, school, health facilities
and communities by government and non-government organizations, private sectors and civic groups.

Objectives:
Contribute to the reduction of infant and child morbidity and mortality towards the attainment of MDG
1 and 4.

Ensure that all Filipino children, especially the disadvantaged group (GIDA), have equitable access to
affordable health, nutrition and environment care.
NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM
Hearing loss is known to be one of the most common disabilities among newborns. Prevalence studies
worldwide revealed that approximately 1-4 infants per 1,000 live births are affected. A study conducted
in a rural population in Bulacan in 2004 also revealed that 1 per 724 babies are born with bilateral
severe to profound hearing loss. Thus, 0.14% or 8 of the babies born daily are estimated to have
profound deafness in our country alone. Republic Act 9709, or the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening
and Intervention Act of 2008 (UNHS), establishes a program whose primary thrust is for the prevention,
early diagnosis, and early intervention of hearing loss through requiring all newborns to have access to
hearing screening. This program helps facilitate the early detection of hearing loss experienced by the
0.14% of newborn babies in the whole country.

RABIES PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

Rabies is an infection that affects humans usually transmitted by a bite or scratch of an infected animal.
This is considered a significant public health problem in the country as it is one of the most acutely fatal
infections and responsible for the death of at least 200 Filipinos annually. Effective and safe vaccines to
prevent the disease in humans and animals have been available for decades. However, its elimination is
hampered by poverty and ignorance about the disease and its prevention. Hence, this program aims to
prevent and control rabies infection by providing and promoting accessible vaccines, along with rabies
education and awareness, to the public.

TRANSMISSION
Dengue virus is transmitted by day biting Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP) targets adolescents aged 10-19 years. It is
mainly guided by the Convention on the Rights of Children which states that the program must be in the
best interests of the child. Based on the Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Order (AO) 2013-
0013 or the National Policy and Strategic Framework on Adolescent Health and Development
Administrative Order, the program primarily aims to provide adolescents access to quality healthcare
services This means increased accessibility of adolescent-friendly facilities, programs, and health
providers for the Filipino youth.

AEDES-BORNE VIRAL DISEASES PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

The prevalence of Aedes-borne viral diseases such as dengue is still a significant problem that the
country faces as it affects many Filipinos and can lead to severe complications and even death. Aside
from dengue, other Aedes-borne viral diseases, such as zika and chikungunya, are also controlled to
eradicate their transmissions. Hence this program aims to expand and integrate the existing program to
include the prevention and control interventions for various Aedes-borne viral diseases such as dengue,
zika, chikungunya, and other diseases with similar vectors.
CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM

Under Rule II Section 4 o,f the IRR of RA No. 11215 or the National Integrated Cancer Control Act
(NICCA), the National Integrated Cancer Control Program was established under the Cancer Control
Division of the Disease Prevention and Control Bureau (DPCB). It serves as the framework for all cancer-
related activities of the government that aims to decrease the incidence of preventable cancer, prevent
and manage its recurrence, and provide access to quality healthcare for its treatment.

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

The majority of the increases in total morbidity and mortality in the Philippines have come from Non-
Communicable Diseases (NCDs), specifically Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). If left untreated, CKD can
progress to more severe complications such as End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) which now requires
more immediate and regular interventions. These interventions include renal replacement therapies
ranging from hemodialysis to renal transplants. The increasing numbers of CKDs have become an urgent
national concern due to the burden of the disease and high costs of care. Hence, this program aims to
reinforce strategies for the prevention and control of CKDs such as lifestyle-related disease prevention,
facilitation of early detection and evaluation, and proper disease management for people with CKDs.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Early childhood refers to the foundational stage of child development. It is characterized by immense
development in physical-motor, cognitive, language, and socio-emotional realms from a mother’s
pregnancy through to the age of 3 of the child. These developmental effects last the rest of childhood,
and on into adolescence and adulthood. The Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) system is a
comprehensive, integrated and multi-sectoral approach centered on providing children with nurturing
care. This program facilitates access to health services from pregnancy to 35 months old to promote the
physical growth and development of the child. It also includes providing responsive caregiving,
opportunities for early learning, and a child’s safety and security to enhance the holistic development of
young children.

EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASE PROGRAM

The health crisis brought about by COVID-19 has proved that there is still a lack of preparedness and
response from our country when it comes to combating large-scale epidemics and pandemics. Hence,
this program aims to have an organized system that focuses on planning, development, and
management of outbreaks due to infectious diseases that have the potential to become epidemics and
pandemics.

FILARIASIS ELIMINATION PROGRAM

Various provinces and areas in the country still experience an outbreak of Filariasis, which is a disease
caused by parasitic roundworms usually transmitted through mosquito bites. Consequently, this
program aims to eliminate Filariasis as a public health problem through a comprehensive approach and
universal access to quality health services that combat the disease such as mass treatment programs
integrated with parasitic control programs and elimination campaigns.

FOOD AND WATERBORNE DISEASES PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

Food and Waterborne Diseases (FWBDs) refer to the limited group of illnesses characterized by diarrhea,
nausea, vomiting with or without fever, abdominal pain, headache, and body malaise. These are spread
or acquired through the ingestion of food or water contaminated by disease-causing microorganisms
which can be bacterial, parasitic, or viral. Hence, this program aims to reduce morbidity and mortality
due to FWBDs and outbreaks through case management, lab diagnosis, health promotion, policy
development, logistics management, research and M&E, and surveillance and interagency collaboration.

HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE AGEING PROGRAM

As mandated by Republic Act 9257 (The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003) and Republic Act 9994
(Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010), the Healthy and Productive Ageing program focuses on
promoting the health and wellness of senior citizens and alleviating the conditions of older persons who
are encountering degenerative diseases. This program primarily aims to promote quality of life among
older persons and contribute to nation-building through providing equitable access to quality
healthcare.

HIV, AIDS, AND STI PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

The National HIV, AIDS, and STI Prevention and Control Program (NASPCP) envisions ZERO new
infections, ZERO discrimination, and ZERO AIDS-related death. Its mission is to improve access and
utilization of preventive primary health care services for HIV and STI while its goal is to reverse the trend
of the HIV epidemic by reducing the estimated annual infections to less than 7,000 cases by 2022.

IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM

The National Immunization Program, which was then known as Expanded Program for Immunization,
was launched by the Philippine government on July 12, 1976 with the assistance of World Health
Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to ensure that infants/children
and mothers have access to routinely recommended infant/childhood vaccines. This program primarily
aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality among children against the most common vaccine-
preventable diseases (VPDs) which includes tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis
and measles. To date, the Expanded Program on Immunization provides safe and effective vaccines
against VPDs for newborns, infants, older children, pregnant, and senior citizens.

INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PROGRAM

The first two years are critical for the development and growth of infants and young children. This is the
time when adequate nourishment, particularly from breast milk, is needed to create strong and lifelong
health foundations as the body significantly develops during these years. Hence, this program aims to
provide Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) skills and training to be taught to mothers especially in the
critical years of their infant and young children. This includes significantly increasing the prevalence of
breastfeeding, along with other feeding skills to ensure proper nutrition for their children.

INTEGRATED HELMNITH CONTROL PROGRAM

Soil-transmitted Helminthiasis (STH), caused by common roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms,

remains a public health concern in the Philippines. Considered among the neglected tropical diseases
(NTDs) or infectious diseases of poverty, STH are related to poor physical health, nutritional status, and
school performance in children. Disease burden of STH in the country among vulnerable and high-risk
groups is quite high and way above the global standard of less than 20% Cumulative Prevalence (CP). As
such, this program aims to reduce the Cumulative Prevalence of STH to less than 20% and Prevalence of
Moderate to Heavy Intensity Infection (MHII) to less than 2%.

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESS PROGRAM

Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) is a strategy for reducing the mortality and
morbidity associated with the major causes of childhood illness. The World Health Organization (WHO)
and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) started to develop the IMCI strategy in 1992, and
today more than 100 countries worldwide have adopted it. This strategy primarily aims to reduce death,
illness and disability, and to promote improved growth and development among children under 5 years
of age. It includes both preventive and curative elements that are implemented by families and
communities, as well as health facilities.

LEPROSY CONTROL PROGRAM

The status of leprosy in the Philippines has been considered to be not a public threat anymore at the
national level, prompting the public health sector to successfully declare leprosy not a burden in the
majority of our communities. However, there is still an area of concern at the subnational level with very
low cases in different parts of the country. As such, the National Leprosy Control Programs aims to
sustain the significant progress of eradicating the disease to achieve zero transmission and disability by
2022. The specific objective of this program is to ensure the provision of comprehensive, integrated, and
quality leprosy services at all levels of health care in the country.

MALARIA CONTROL AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM

Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by plasmodium parasites transmitted by anopheles

mosquito or rarely through blood transfusion and sharing of contaminated needles. Untreated malaria
may progress to severe illness and even death. The Philippines carried a high burden of malaria disease
in the past but with the unrelenting efforts of the National Malaria Control and Elimination Program,
cases and deaths have been reduced significantly, and the country is now inching towards elimination.
Hence, this program aims to eliminate malaria by adopting a health system focused approach to achieve
universal coverage with quality-assured malaria diagnosis and treatment, strengthen governance and
human resources, maintain the financial support needed, and ensure timely and accurate information
management.

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

Republic Act 11036, otherwise known as the Mental Health Act, has been promulgated to enhance and
integrate mental health service delivery to Universal Health Care through promotion and protection of
the rights of persons using psychosocial health services and increasing investments in mental health.
The National Mental Health Program (NMHP) ensures the implementation of the law through the
National Mental Health Strategic Plan (2019-2023), including balanced scorecards with indicators. This
affirms the basic right of all Filipinos to mental health as well as the fundamental rights of people who
require mental health services.

MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM

The high prevalence of malnutrition is a significant problem that the country still faces. Micronutrient
deficiencies, which is the primary cause of malnutrition, are known to cause intergenerational
consequences especially to young children. Factors such as maternal nutrition and access to healthcare
before, during, and after pregnancy critically affect the growth and development of their children.
Moreover, the first years of their infants are crucial in creating strong health foundations. Hence, this
program aims to provide supplementation and nutrition programs for pregnant mothers, infants, and
children to reduce the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies below public health significance.

NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM

Hearing loss is known to be one of the most common disabilities among newborns. Prevalence studies
worldwide revealed that approximately 1-4 infants per 1,000 live births are affected. A study conducted
in a rural population in Bulacan in 2004 also revealed that 1 per 724 babies are born with bilateral
severe to profound hearing loss. Thus, 0.14% or 8 of the babies born daily are estimated to have
profound deafness in our country alone. Republic Act 9709, or the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening
and Intervention Act of 2008 (UNHS), establishes a program whose primary thrust is for the prevention,
early diagnosis, and early intervention of hearing loss through requiring all newborns to have access to
hearing screening. This program helps facilitate the early detection of hearing loss experienced by 0.14%
of newborn babies in the whole country.

NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM

Newborn screening (NBS) is an essential public health strategy that enables the early detection and
management of several congenital disorders, which if left untreated, may lead to mental retardation
and/or death. Early diagnosis and initiation of treatment, along with appropriate long-term care help
ensure normal growth and development of the affected individual. It has been an integral part of
routine newborn care in most developed countries for five decades, either as a health directive or
mandated by law. In the Philippines, it is a service available since 1996.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM

The Occupational Health Program primarily aims to prevent and control occupational diseases, work-
related diseases, and injuries among workers in all occupations. It initially focuses on sectors with a high
risk of exposure to the different types of hazards with limited or no access to occupational health
services or support from the government. Among these sectors are public health workers, informal
sector workers, workers in agriculture, transport, and small-scale mining. To date, occupational health
and safety are institutionalized for the public sector workers through the joint initiatives of the program
and its counterparts from the other National Government Agencies. The program facilitates the
increased accessibility of primary and specialized occupational health services through the Universal
Healthcare Law.

ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM

The two most common oral health diseases affecting the Filipinos are Dental Caries (tooth decay) and
Periodontal Diseases (gum diseases). Based on the 2018 National Survey on Oral Health, 72% Filipinos
are suffering from dental caries, while 50% have gum disease. These diseases may lead to chronic mouth
and facial pain, inability to eat, and even infections that may cause serious complications. As such, this
program aims to 1) reduce risk factors by promoting good oral hygiene and the negative effects of too
much sugar; 2) to increase by 25% of population using fluoride toothpastes on a daily basis by 2021; 3)
to achieve 70% coverage of public elementary schools and daycare centers implementing the
WinS/EHCP by 2021 and; 4) to attain at least 50% of the population with expressed needs to have access
to Basic Oral Health Care by 2021.

PHILIPPINE ORGAN DONATION AND TRANSPLANT PROGRAM

The rate of organ donation and transplantation is significantly low in this country. The inadequate
knowledge of people about organ donation and transplant, along witthe h limited workforce and
facilities that can handle these operations, are factors that result in the low rate. Moreover, organ
trafficking is prevalent mainly due to poverty. Hence, this program aims to facilitate an versee all organ
donation and transplantation activities in the counwithhehththehe a goal of National Self-Sufficiency in
Organ Donation and Transplantation and Prevention of Organ Trafficking.

PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS PROGRAM

The Prevention of Blindness Program (PBP) is a comprehensive eye and visual program designed to
reduce the burden of avoidable visual impairment by ensuring equitable access to quality eye care
services. Its central feature is establishing community eye health programs at the local government units
with referral systems connecting all health facilities from the primary to the tertiary level to ensure
adequate intervention for all eye diseases and conditions. The PBP is anchored on a strong and
empowered community steered by dynamic health stewards and optimum use of available resources. It
primarily aims to ensure the best health outcomes for all Filipinos by improving access to health
interventions through a valued and functional service delivery network (SDN) and strengthening
financial freedom when accessing these interventions through Universal Health Care Law.

RABIES PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

Rabies is an infection that affects humans usually transmitted by a bite or scratch of an infected animal.
This is considered a significant public health problem in the country as it is one of the most acutely fatal
infections anis d responsible for the death of at least 200 Filipinos annually. Effective and safe vaccines
to prevent disease in humans animals have been available for decades. However, its elimination is
hampered by poverty and ignorance about the disease and its prevention. Hence, this program aims to
prevent and control rabies infection by providing and promoting accessible vaccines, along with rabies
education and awareness, to the public

SAFE MOTHERHOOD PROGRAM

The National Safe Motherhood Program primarily focuses on the health and welfare of women
throughout their pregnancy. It also includes adolescent pregnancy and meeting the unmet needs for
family planning contraceptives for women into its priority agenda until 2030. This program aims to
provide Filipino women access to quality healthcare for a safer pregnancy and delivery. It aims to
promote the health and well-being of mothers of a Filipino families.

SANITATION PROGRAM

Poor human waste management and sanitation lead to significant health and environmental impacts.
Various diseases can arise from these practices, particularly bacterial and parasitic infections. Hence, this
Sanitation Program aims to promote hygienic and proper management of human excreta and domestic
wastewater. This was mandated under PD 856 or the Sanitation Code of the Philippines, along with its
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) in Chapter 17. This program provides accessible facilities
along with improved policies that reinforce proper human waste management and sanitation.

SCHISTOSOMIASIS CONTROL AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM

Schistosomiasis japonica is an acute and chronic disease caused by parasitic worms called trematodes or
blood flukes. It is endemic in the Philippines and is transmitted through contact with fresh water
infested with the parasite that penetrates human and animal skin. In the Philippines, the total
population at risk is approximately 12.4 million with 2.7 million individuals directly exposed to the
disease. Hence, this program aims to eradicate the transmission and incidence of Schistosomiasis
Infection in all endemic barangays by 2025.

SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM

Tobacco use has been widely recognized as one of the commonly shared behavioral risk factors that lead
to the 4 major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which are cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic
respiratory diseases and diabetes mellitus. It is one of the most serious avoidable risk factors for
premature death and chronic illness from tobacco-related diseases that needs to be addressed. The
Tobacco Control component of the Lifestyle Related Diseases Prevention and Control Program primarily
aims to reduce non-communicable diseases caused by cigarette smoking. It implements the World
Health Organization (WHO) MPOWER measures which monitors tobacco use and policies, protects
people from exposure to second-hand smoke, offers help to quit tobacco use, warns people of its
dangers, enforces bans on tobacco advertising, and reduces the affordability of tobacco products. This
program helps create an enabling environment to help current tobacco users quit, protect people from
secondhand smoke and prevent young people from taking up the habit.
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAM

The National TB Control Program (NTP) aims to reduce mortality and incidence from tuberculosis in the
country, reduce catastrophic costs and provide patient-responsive health services. The program
facilitates the development of policies and standards for TB elimination in the country and the equitable
distribution of TB drugs, laboratory supplies, technical assistance and material support to local
government units.

WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION PROGRAM

The Women and Children Protection Program (WCPP) provides technical and management support to
ensure that Women and Children Protection Units (WCPUs) are established and operational as
mandated under Section 40 of Republic Act 9262. This program aims to provide medical assistance to
violence against women and their children (VAWC) survivors and increase cases appropriately managed
in health facilities. To achieve this, the WCPP focuses on the primary prevention and response through
establishing and ensuring the functionality of WCPUs, strengthening management structures, capability
building of public health workers and hospital staff, health promotion, and advocacy.