Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 368)
The title of Proclamation No. 368 is "Declaring the Month of May of Every Year as Cervical Cancer Consciousness Month."
Cervical cancer is a preventable illness that can be detected early through regular medical examinations, yet many cases in the Philippines are only seen at late stages.
The Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (Foundation), Inc. is tasked with undertaking the campaign.
They implement a nationwide cervical cancer screening program, emphasizing early detection, which includes providing free Pap smears and acetic acid wash tests.
The Department of Health supports the program by disseminating appropriate information on cervical cancer widely through its Centers for Health Development and other means.
The month of May of every year is declared as Cervical Cancer Consciousness Month.
This declaration aims to increase awareness, promote early detection, encourage medical examination, and support campaigns to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer among Filipino women.
It supports the "Healthy Lifestyle Check - Healthy People Build A Strong Republic" campaign of the Department of Health.
No, Proclamation No. 368 does not specify any penalties or sanctions; it is primarily a declaration to raise awareness and promote health programs.
It is declared under the auspices of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (Foundation), Inc., with support from the Department of Health.