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17" CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House of Represenj
HOUSE BILL NO. "2028

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE TEODORO G. MONTORO_

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

titutionalize the First 1000 Days Intervention
Package under the Universal Health Care Program and appropriating funds therefore.
The National Budget allocates P3.5 billion to this program to give each child a chance
to survive his or her three years of life through better health.

This bill shall be known as “The Child Health Intervention Act of 2016".

Traditional Vaccines (Routine Immunization) such as BCG, DPT, Oral Polio
Vaccines, Measles, Tetanus Toxoid and Hepatitis B_ given to all infants 0-11 months
nationwide by the state health centers as part of the National Immunization Program
of the DOH is inadequate to safeguard the health and well being of our children thus,
creating a degenerating population.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that Hemophilus influenza
Type B (Hib) vaccine be included in the national immunization program. It is
expected to prevent 4% of global deaths of under five children. Introduction will
have added benefit of preventing the occurrence of H. influenza meningitis and other
invasive Hib diseases and approximately 30% of all pneumonia. Another equally
important vaccine is Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR).

The National Center for Disease Prevention and Control concurred with the
recommendation of the WHO and is lobbying for the inclusion of the new vaccines
and implementation of the Expanded Program of Immunizations.

More so, it is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right to health of the
people and instill health consciousness among them. Likewise, the State values the
dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.

Hence, approval of this legislgfion is earnestly sought.

TE G. MONTORO,
REPRESENTATIVE, AASENSO PARTY LIST


17™ CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House of Representgig
HOUSE BILLNO. 2028

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE TEODORO G. MONTORO-
AN ACT.
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS INTERVENTION
PACKAGE UNDER THE UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress as assembled:

Section 1. This Act shall be known as ‘The Child Health Intervention Act of
2016.

Sec.2. Coverage. All newborns ages 0-3 years of age regardless of birth
delivery.

‘Sec.3. Comprehensive Coverage - For purposes of this section, the
comprehensive coverage for childhood immunization shall cover the new vaccines in
accordance with the most recent recommendation of the DOH for each child age 0 to
3 years old.

Sec.4. Funding. ‘The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
shall be charged against the appropriations authorized for the said purpose.

Sec.5. Coordination of Administration, Lead Implementing Agency- The
DOH shall be the lead implementing agency under the provisions of this Act.
Coordination of policies relating to the implementation shall be through Secretaries of
agencies concerned in order to expedite requirements and coordinate implementation
thus, avoid duplication of implementation efforts and assigns priorities in
implementation.

Sec. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Health
(DOH), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) other appropriate government agencies shall promulgate rules
and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

See.7. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.