Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11495)
The hospital established is officially known as the Bicol Women's and Children's Hospital.
The hospital shall operate under the direct supervision of the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur.
It is located in the Municipality of Pamplona in the Province of Camarines Sur.
The hospital is authorized to operate with a two hundred (200) bed capacity.
The hospital will specialize in women and children healthcare including prenatal testing, obstetrics and gynecological services, pediatric care, lactation programs, nutrition services, neonatal care, immunization services, postpartum depression support, parenting education classes, and health awareness for women and children.
The province is responsible for developing the hospital development plan.
The plan should reflect development goals including bed capacity, service capability, staffing requirements, capital investments, and budgetary needs for operations.
The Provincial Government of Camarines Sur will provide funding, and the Secretary of Health shall include support for capital outlays in the Department's subsidy program.
If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.