Purpose and policy intent
- Hospitals are recognized as playing an important role in promoting, safeguarding, and preserving the health of the people.
- The declaration is made to arouse deeper interest in hospitals.
- The declaration is made to establish and maintain community and individual confidence in hospitals.
- The declaration is made to promote better cooperation among national, provincial, city, municipal, and other organized bodies in the efficient maintenance and operation of hospitals.
Coverage: what is declared
- National Hospital Week is the specific annual period covering May 6, May 7, May 8, May 9, May 10, May 11, and May 12 each year.
- The proclamation covers the entire Philippines by establishing a nationwide annual observance period.
Required observance and conduct
- The President enjoins the celebration of National Hospital Week.
- The celebration must be conducted using appropriate ceremonies during the declared period.
Prior proclamation superseded
- Proclamation No. 308 supersedes Proclamation No. 224 (series of 1929).