Title
Establishment of Ospital ng Meycauayan
Law
Republic Act No. 11878
Decision Date
Jun 29, 2022
A tertiary hospital named Ospital ng Meycauayan will be established in Meycauayan City, Bulacan, under the management of the city government, with funding support from the Department of Health to enhance local healthcare services.
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Q&A (Republic Act No. 11878)

The hospital established under Republic Act No. 11878 is officially named the 'Ospital ng Meycauayan.'

The Ospital ng Meycauayan is located in the City of Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan.

The City Government of Meycauayan has direct control and supervision over the Ospital ng Meycauayan.

The Ospital ng Meycauayan is classified as a tertiary hospital.

The City Government of Meycauayan is required to prepare a hospital development plan aligned with the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan, in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH).

Future increases in bed capacity, healthcare facilities, service capability, and human resources must be based on the hospital development plan prepared by the City Government.

The City Government of Meycauayan shall provide the necessary funds for the establishment of the hospital.

The Secretary of the DOH is mandated to include in the Department's subsidy program support for the capital outlay requirements of the Ospital ng Meycauayan.

If any provision or part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Republic Act No. 11878 takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.


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