Title
Philippine Newborn Screening Act
Law
Republic Act No. 9288
Decision Date
Apr 7, 2004
The Newborn Screening Act of 2004 establishes a comprehensive national system to ensure that every newborn in the Philippines undergoes screening for heritable conditions, promoting early detection and treatment to prevent mental retardation and death.

Analyze Cases Smarter, Faster
Jur helps you analyze cases smarter to comprehend faster, building context before diving into full texts. AI-powered analysis, always verify critical details.