Law Summary
Key Definitions
- Beneficiary: Qualified individuals receiving benefits under the program.
- City Health Officer: Health professional assigned to oversee the program.
- Infant: Child from birth to one year old.
- Low Income: Individuals or families below the poverty line set by the Department of Budget and Management.
- Maternal: Characteristics related to a female parent capable of pregnancy.
- Pre-natal: Occurring before birth.
- Post-natal: Occurring after birth.
Qualified Beneficiaries
- Pregnant women in the low-income bracket.
- Low-income mothers with infants up to one year old.
- Low-income households with infants up to one year old.
Prescribed Activities and Responsibilities
- Barangay health centers must designate a health professional or qualified non-professional.
- Supervision of services by the City Health Officer.
- Home-based services include:
- Instruction and counseling on future healthcare for mother and child.
- Prenatal and postnatal care education.
- Nutrition and breastfeeding support.
- General family counseling, including responsible parenthood.
- Reproductive and sexual health education.
- Medical care or referrals to government health institutions.
Prohibition on Abortion
- The program shall not advocate, promote, or encourage abortion in any of its services.
Funding Provisions
- An annual budget from the city’s general funds is earmarked for:
- Conducting trainings and seminars for health personnel.
- Producing educational materials related to maternal and infant health.
Implementation and Enforcement
- The City Health Department is tasked with formulating rules and regulations for effective implementation.
Separability and Repealing Clauses
- If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions continue to be effective.
- Conflicting ordinances, resolutions, orders, or rules are repealed or modified to conform with this ordinance.
Effectivity
- The ordinance takes effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.