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Programs and Programs and Projects in the Projects in the

National SettingNational Setting

By: TAN, ANN GRETHEL R R.N.By: TAN, ANN GRETHEL R R.N.

DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHHEALTH

The DOH is the principal agency in health in the

Philippines.

It is responsible:It is responsible: for ensuring access to basic public health services for ensuring access to basic public health services

to all Filipinos through the provision of quality to all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and regulation of providers of health health care and regulation of providers of health goods and services.goods and services.

a policy and regulatory body for health a policy and regulatory body for health a technical resource, a catalyzer for a technical resource, a catalyzer for

health policy and a political sponsor health policy and a political sponsor and advocate for health issues in and advocate for health issues in behalf of the health sector.behalf of the health sector.

provides the direction and national provides the direction and national plans for health programs and servicesplans for health programs and services

DOH Health Calendar DOH Health Calendar

20102010JANUARY

STI / Condom Week January 7, 2010

World Leprosy DayWorld Leprosy Day January 31, 2010 January 31, 2010

FEBRUARYFEBRUARY

World Cancer DayWorld Cancer Day February 4, 2010February 4, 2010

Pregnancy Awareness WeekPregnancy Awareness Week February 7-14, February 7-14, 20102010

Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day February 19, 2010February 19, 2010


20102010 MARCH

International Women’s DayInternational Women’s Day March 8, 2010 March 8, 2010

World Kidney DayWorld Kidney Day March 11, 2010 March 11, 2010

World Head Injury Awareness DayWorld Head Injury Awareness Day March 20, 2010 March 20, 2010

Human Rights DayHuman Rights Day March 21- March 21-24,201024,2010

World Down Syndrome DayWorld Down Syndrome Day March 21, 2010 March 21, 2010

World TB DayWorld TB Day March 24, 2010 March 24, 2010


20102010

APRIL

World Autism Awareness DayWorld Autism Awareness Day April 2-4, 2010 April 2-4, 2010

National Polio Eradication Awareness Week April 4, 2010National Polio Eradication Awareness Week April 4, 2010

World Health DayWorld Health Day April 7, 2010 April 7, 2010

World Hemophilia DayWorld Hemophilia Day April 17, 2010 April 17, 2010


20102010 MAY

World Red Cross DayWorld Red Cross Day May 8, 2010May 8, 2010

World Move for Health DayWorld Move for Health Day May 10, 2010May 10, 2010

World Chronic Fatigue and World Chronic Fatigue and

Immune Dysfunction SyndromeImmune Dysfunction Syndrome May 12, 2010May 12, 2010

International Nurses DayInternational Nurses Day May 12, 2010May 12, 2010

International Day of Action for International Day of Action for

Women’s HealthWomen’s Health May 28, 2010May 28, 2010

World No Tobacco DayWorld No Tobacco Day May 31, 2010May 31, 2010


20102010JUNE

International Children’s DayInternational Children’s Day June 1, 2010June 1, 2010

International Day of Innocent ChildrenInternational Day of Innocent Children

Victims of AggressionVictims of Aggression June 4, 2010 June 4, 2010

World Environment DayWorld Environment Day June 5, 2010 June 5, 2010

World Blood Donor DayWorld Blood Donor Day June 14, 2010 June 14, 2010

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, 2010World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, 2010

Youth DayYouth Day June 16, 2010 June 16, 2010

National Epilepsy DayNational Epilepsy Day June 21, 2010 June 21, 2010

International Day against Drug Abuse International Day against Drug Abuse

and Illicit Drug Traffickingand Illicit Drug Trafficking June 26, 2010 June 26, 2010


20102010JULY

World Population DayWorld Population Day July 11, 2010 July 11, 2010

AUGUST

World Breastfeeding WeekWorld Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2010 August 1-7, 2010

National Immunization Awareness Week August 2-8, 2010National Immunization Awareness Week August 2-8, 2010

Rheumatic Fever WeekRheumatic Fever Week August 2-8, 2010 August 2-8, 2010

National Women’s DayNational Women’s Day August 9, 2010 August 9, 2010

International Youth DayInternational Youth Day August 12, 2010 August 12, 2010

Deaf Awareness WeekDeaf Awareness Week August 30, 2010 August 30, 2010


20102010SEPTEMBER

Pharmacy WeekPharmacy Week September 6-12, 2010September 6-12, 2010

Kidney Awareness WeekKidney Awareness Week September 6-9, 2010September 6-9, 2010

World Rabies DayWorld Rabies Day September 8, 2010September 8, 2010

World Oral Health DayWorld Oral Health Day September 12, 2010September 12, 2010

Attention Deficit HyperactivityAttention Deficit Hyperactivity

Disorder Day (ADHD)Disorder Day (ADHD) September 14, 2010September 14, 2010

Stroke WeekStroke Week September 14-17, 2010September 14-17, 2010

World Alzheimer’s DayWorld Alzheimer’s Day September 21, 2010September 21, 2010

World Heart DayWorld Heart Day September 21, 2010 September 21, 2010


20102010OCTOBER

International Day for Older PersonsInternational Day for Older Persons October 1, 2010 October 1, 2010

National Nutrition WeekNational Nutrition Week October 1, 2010 October 1, 2010

World Mental Health DayWorld Mental Health Day October 10, 2010 October 10, 2010

World Arthritis DayWorld Arthritis Day October 12, 2010 October 12, 2010

World Food DayWorld Food Day October 16, 2010 October 16, 2010

International Day for the Eradication ofInternational Day for the Eradication of

Poverty Poverty October 17, 2010 October 17, 2010

National Down Syndrome DayNational Down Syndrome Day October 20, 2010 October 20, 2010

National Iodine Deficiency Disorder DayNational Iodine Deficiency Disorder Day October 23, 2010 October 23, 2010

World Polio DayWorld Polio Day October 24, 2010 October 24, 2010


20102010NOVEMBER

National Children’s DayNational Children’s Day November 6, 2010 November 6, 2010

Malaria DayMalaria Day November 12, 2010 November 12, 2010

International Day for the Elimination of International Day for the Elimination of

Violence against WomenViolence against Women November 25, 2010 November 25, 2010

DECEMBER

World AIDS DayWorld AIDS Day December 1, 2010 December 1, 2010

International Day of Disabled PersonsInternational Day of Disabled Persons December 3, 2010 December 3, 2010

International Volunteers DayInternational Volunteers Day December 5, 2010 December 5, 2010

World Patient Safety DayWorld Patient Safety Day December 9, 2010 December 9, 2010

International Human Rights DayInternational Human Rights Day December 10, 2010 December 10, 2010

D – Dental Health ProgramD – Dental Health ProgramO – Osteoporosis PreventionO – Osteoporosis PreventionH – Health Educ. & Community Org.H – Health Educ. & Community Org.

P – Primary Health CareP – Primary Health CareR – Reproductive HealthR – Reproductive HealthO – Order Person Health ServicesO – Order Person Health ServicesG – Guidelines for Good NutritionG – Guidelines for Good NutritionR – Respiratory Infection ControlR – Respiratory Infection ControlA – AcupressuresA – AcupressuresM – Maternal and Child CareM – Maternal and Child CareS – Sentrong Sigla MovementS – Sentrong Sigla Movement

1.1. EraEradicate extreme poverty & dicate extreme poverty &

hungerhunger2.2. AchAchieve universal primary ieve universal primary

educationeducation3.3. PPromote gender equality& empower romote gender equality& empower

womenwomen4.4. RReduce child mortalityeduce child mortality5.5. IImprove maternal healthmprove maternal health6.6. CCombat HIV/AIDS, malaria & other ombat HIV/AIDS, malaria & other

diseasesdiseases7.7. EEnsure environmental sustainabilitynsure environmental sustainability8.8. DDevelop a global partnership for evelop a global partnership for

developmentdevelopment

I. FAMILY HEALTH /SERVICESI. FAMILY HEALTH /SERVICES

Reduce Reduce morbiditymorbidity and and mortalitymortality rates for children, adolescents, rates for children, adolescents, adults and older people.adults and older people.

A.A. THE MATERNAL AND THE MATERNAL AND CHILDCHILDHEALTH HEALTH PROGRAMPROGRAM

Facts:Facts:

--Maternal and pediatric population group comprise 60% of Maternal and pediatric population group comprise 60% of population of most communitiespopulation of most communities

--Decrease women having prenatal ( 1998-77% to 2003-70.4%)Decrease women having prenatal ( 1998-77% to 2003-70.4%)

-Decrease women receiving @least 2 doses of TT(1998-38% to -Decrease women receiving @least 2 doses of TT(1998-38% to 2003-37.3%)2003-37.3%)

-Only 76.8% of pregnant received supplementation during -Only 76.8% of pregnant received supplementation during pregnancy pregnancy

Current MMRCurrent MMR

170/100,000170/100,000

Rank number 49Rank number 49thth of the 136 countries of the 136 countries

Q: Q: The main causes of The main causes of maternal deaths according to maternal deaths according to the National health the National health Statistics?Statistics?

Main cause of maternal deaths Main cause of maternal deaths remains to be due to:remains to be due to:

1. Hypertension (25%)1. Hypertension (25%)

2. Post Partum Hemorrhage 2. Post Partum Hemorrhage

– – 20.3%20.3%

3. Pregnancy with abortive 3. Pregnancy with abortive outcomes – 9%outcomes – 9%

BEMOC – Basic Emergency BEMOC – Basic Emergency Obstetric Care (entails the Obstetric Care (entails the establishment of facilities establishment of facilities that provide emergency that provide emergency obstetric care for every obstetric care for every 125,000 population located 125,000 population located strategicallystrategically..

Strategic thrust for 2005-2010

A. Antenatal Registration:A. Antenatal Registration:

At least 4 visits till deliveryAt least 4 visits till delivery

Q: Q: What is the ideal frequency of What is the ideal frequency of prenatal visits during the duration prenatal visits during the duration of pregnancy?of pregnancy?

Standard Prenatal VisitsStandard Prenatal Visits

B. Tetanus Toxoid ImmunizationB. Tetanus Toxoid Immunization

2 doses one month before delivery 2 doses one month before delivery plus 3 booster doses for the plus 3 booster doses for the mother to be called mother to be called

FIM – Fully Immunized MotherFIM – Fully Immunized Mother

C. Micronutrient SupplementationC. Micronutrient Supplementation

Newborn ScreeningNewborn Screening

Why important?Why important?

-detect congenital metabolic disorders-detect congenital metabolic disorders

-most were born asymptomatic-most were born asymptomatic

-early diagnosis & prompt treatment -early diagnosis & prompt treatment

before becoming symptomaticbefore becoming symptomatic

-prevent mental retardation or death-prevent mental retardation or death

NEWBORN SCREENINGNEWBORN SCREENING

When is the best time?When is the best time?

- 48 hours to 72 hours after birth- 48 hours to 72 hours after birth

- may also be done with in 24 hour after - may also be done with in 24 hour after birthbirth

note: result is positive repeat the test 14note: result is positive repeat the test 14

days afterdays after

Newborn ScreeningNewborn Screening

Who are authorized?Who are authorized?

- doctor- doctor

- nurse- nurse

- medical technologist- medical technologist Trained by Trained by

- midwife- midwife DOH DOH

Effects of Newborn ScreeningEffects of Newborn Screening

Congenital Disorder NO Newborn Screening

Newborn Screened

Congenital Hypothyroidism

Severe Mental Retardation

Normal

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Death Alive & Normal

Galactosemia (Gal) Death / Cataract Alive and Normal

Phenylketonuria (PKU) Severe Mental Retardation

Normal

G6PD Dediciency Serious Anemia and Kernicterus

Normal

THE FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMTHE FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM

EO 199: Created the PFPP (Phil. Family Planning Program.

The goal is to provide universal access to family planning information and services whenever and wherever these are needed.

Important things to ConsiderImportant things to Consider

a.a. Personal valuesPersonal values

b.b. Ability to use method correctlyAbility to use method correctly

c.c. How method will affect enjoymentHow method will affect enjoyment

d.d. Financial factorFinancial factor

e.e. Status of couples relationshipStatus of couples relationship

f.f. Prior experiencePrior experience

g.g. Future plansFuture plans

Criteria for Ideal Criteria for Ideal ContraceptiveContraceptive

a.a. SSafeafe

b.b. AAffordableffordable

c.c. AAcceptable cceptable

d.d. FFree of effects on future ree of effects on future pregnancy pregnancy

e.e. FFree of side effectsree of side effects

f.f. EEffective 100%ffective 100%

g.g. EEasily obtainableasily obtainable

CHILD HEALTH PROGRAMS: (Newborns, CHILD HEALTH PROGRAMS: (Newborns, Infants and Children)Infants and Children)

1. Infant and Young Child Feeding1. Infant and Young Child Feeding

Exclusive BF – 6 monthsExclusive BF – 6 months

Global Strategy For IYCF – WHO and UNICEF – Global Strategy For IYCF – WHO and UNICEF – consensus 55th World Health Assembly in May consensus 55th World Health Assembly in May 2002 and Exec. Board in Sep. 2002 (UNICEF)2002 and Exec. Board in Sep. 2002 (UNICEF)

Goal – Reduce Child Mortality by 2/3 by 2015Goal – Reduce Child Mortality by 2/3 by 2015

Current IMR: 24.24 for every 1,000 childCurrent IMR: 24.24 for every 1,000 child

Infants & Young Child FeedingInfants & Young Child Feeding Newborn ScreeningNewborn Screening Expanded Program on ImmunizationExpanded Program on Immunization Management on Childhood IllnessesManagement on Childhood Illnesses Micronutrient SupplementationMicronutrient Supplementation Dental HealthDental Health Early Child DevelopmentEarly Child Development Child Health InjuriesChild Health Injuries Reduce morbidity and mortality 0-9 Reduce morbidity and mortality 0-9

Specific ObjectivesSpecific Objectives70% of newborn initiated breastfeeding 70% of newborn initiated breastfeeding

within 1 hour after birthwithin 1 hour after birth60% of infants are exclusive 60% of infants are exclusive

breastfeeding up to 6 monthsbreastfeeding up to 6 months90% of infants are started on 90% of infants are started on

complementary feeding by 6 months of complementary feeding by 6 months of age.age.

Median duration of breastfeeding is 18 Median duration of breastfeeding is 18 monthsmonths

Laws that protects Infants and Laws that protects Infants and Young Child:Young Child:

1.1. Milk Code (EO 51) Milk Code (EO 51)

2.2. The Rooming In and breastfeeding Act The Rooming In and breastfeeding Act of 1992of 1992 – requires institution – requires institution adopting rooming. Baby friendly adopting rooming. Baby friendly hospital wherein the mother and hospital wherein the mother and the baby should be together for 24 the baby should be together for 24 and as long as both are in and as long as both are in hospital.hospital.

3. Food Fortification Law or An Act 3. Food Fortification Law or An Act Establishing the Philippine Food Establishing the Philippine Food Fortification Program and for other Fortification Program and for other

aims : to address the nutritional deficiency problems in the aims : to address the nutritional deficiency problems in the Philippines, based on the past , based on the past nutrition surveys

Purpose : Food Fortification Law (Republic Act 8976) – it Purpose : Food Fortification Law (Republic Act 8976) – it covers all manufacturers, or producers, importers, traders, covers all manufacturers, or producers, importers, traders, tollees, retailers, repackers, of food products as well as tollees, retailers, repackers, of food products as well as restaurants and food service establishments where such restaurants and food service establishments where such fortified foods are encourage to be served.fortified foods are encourage to be served.

Fortification: addition of nutrients to processed foods or Fortification: addition of nutrients to processed foods or food products at levels above what is naturally present in food products at levels above what is naturally present in the food.the food.

2. EPI2. EPIFour Major Strategies: Four Major Strategies:

Sustain 90% FICSustain 90% FICSustain Polio Free Country for Global Cert.Sustain Polio Free Country for Global Cert.

In 2000 our country has been certified polio In 2000 our country has been certified polio free in Kyoto Japanfree in Kyoto Japan

Eliminate Measles by 2008Eliminate Measles by 2008Given @ 9 months 85% protectionGiven @ 9 months 85% protectionGiven @ 1 year and older – 95% protectionGiven @ 1 year and older – 95% protection

Eliminating Neonatal Tetanus by 2008Eliminating Neonatal Tetanus by 2008

EXPANDED PROGRAM ON EXPANDED PROGRAM ON IMMUNIZATIONIMMUNIZATION

1.1. Sustaining high routine FIC Sustaining high routine FIC coverage of at least 90% in coverage of at least 90% in all provinces and cities.all provinces and cities.

2.2. Sustaining the polio free Sustaining the polio free country for global country for global certificationcertification

3. Eliminating neonatal tetanus by 3. Eliminating neonatal tetanus by 2008.2008.

4. Measles elimination by 20084. Measles elimination by 2008

A. Measles Catch – up campaign A. Measles Catch – up campaign (reduces cases by 70% in 15 years (reduces cases by 70% in 15 years after 1998.after 1998.

B. Follow – Up Measles Campaign B. Follow – Up Measles Campaign vaccination of children 9 months to vaccination of children 9 months to

less than 5 years old – 94 % less than 5 years old – 94 % reduction in cases in 2004.reduction in cases in 2004.

EXPANDED EXPANDED PROGRAM ON PROGRAM ON

IMMUNIZATIONIMMUNIZATION

VACCINES SCHEDULES/ DOSES

DOSE ROUTE SITE

BCG(bacillus calmette guerin)

@ BIRTHschool entrance

0.05 ml0.10 ml

ID intradermal

• right upper arm/

DELTOID DDT

(Diptheria,Pertusis, Tetanus)

1 ½ mos./6 wks

2 ½ mos./12 wks

3 ½ mos./14 wks

0.5 ml0.5 ml0.5ml

IMintramascular

• right/left upper outerthigh

OPV(Oral Polio Vaccine)

1 ½ mos./6 wks

2 ½ mos./12 wks

3 ½ mos./14 wks

2-3 gtts

2-3 gtts

2-3 gtts

ORAL MOUTH

Hepa B @ BIRTH1 ½ mos./6

wks2 ½ mos./12

wks

0.5 ml0.5 ml0.5ml

IMintramascular

•right/left upper outerthigh

VACCINES SCHEDULES/ DOSES

DOSE ROUTE/%

PROTECTED

SITE/Duration

Of Protection

MEASLES

with Vit. A( 100,000

units)

9 mons. 0.5 ml

2-3 gtts

Sub-QSubcutaneo

us

ORAL

• right/ left upper arm

Mouth

NORMAL COURSE &

SIDE EFFECTS OF VACCINATION

VACCINE Side Effects Advice / Management

BCG

•the wheal raised by injection disappears in about half an hour

•a small red tender swelling about 10mm across, appears at the injection site after approximately 2 wks.

•after 2-3 wks , the swelling may become a small abscess w/in then ulcerates

•the ulcer heals by itself and leaves a scar. The course from vaccination to scar takes about 12 wks

Kochs’ phenomenon

(an acute inflmmatory reaction, appearing w/in 2-4 days of vaccination)

• NO Management Needed

Deep Abcess at Vaccination site or Lymph

nodes(due to subQ/deeper injection

• Incision and

Drainage

Indolent ulceration(ulcer that persist after wks from date of vaccination or more than 10 mm deep

• Treat with INH powder

Glandular enlargement

(glands draining injection site become enlarged)

•If suppuration occurs, treat as deep abscess

Vaccine Side Effects Advice/ Management

DPT Fever

- most children develop fever after injection & last for one day.- more than 24 hrs fever after DPT vaccine is due to other causes but not the vaccine.

• advice mother to give antipyretic

• advice sponge with tepid water

Local Soreness- pain that starts early after injection is only due to vaccine

• reassure mothers that no treatment is needed & will disappear in 3-4

days•warm compress

Abscess- wrong tech./unsterile •incision and drainage

Convulsions- are rare, occurs more in above 3 mos. of age due to Pertussis component of vaccine.

• give proper care , do not continue the normal course of DPT

Vaccine Side Effects Advice/ Management

OPV

None • advice not to breastfeed within 30 mins.

MEASLES

Fever & Rash- Fever and rashes may develop 5-7 days from the time of vaccination.- Fever only last 1-3 days, sometimes mild rash

• reassure the mother that its normal•antipyretic

HEPATITIS B Local Soreness

- soreness at injection site usually go away within 24 hours.

• no treatment necessary

TETANUS TOXOIDLocal Soreness

- some develop pain, redness & swelling at the site of injection

•apply cold compress• reassure the woman that there is no treatment needed

NON NON COMMUNICABLE COMMUNICABLE

DISEASES DISEASES PREVENTION AND PREVENTION AND

CONTROLCONTROL

Integrated Community Based Non-Integrated Community Based Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention & Communicable Diseases Prevention &

Control ProgramControl Program

Aim at preventing the four major Non-CD/chronic/lifestyle Aim at preventing the four major Non-CD/chronic/lifestyle related diseases , cardiovascular diseases , cancers , related diseases , cardiovascular diseases , cancers , COPD , DMCOPD , DM

Through promotion of healthy lifestyleThrough promotion of healthy lifestyle

Healthy LifestyleHealthy Lifestyle is defined as a way of life that promotes is defined as a way of life that promotes & protects health and well-being.& protects health and well-being.

Includes practices that promote health as:Includes practices that promote health as: Healthy diet & nutritionHealthy diet & nutrition Regular & adequate physical activity & leisureRegular & adequate physical activity & leisure Avoidance of substances that can be abused-tobacco, Avoidance of substances that can be abused-tobacco,

alcohol, addicting substances,alcohol, addicting substances, adequate stress mgt. relaxationadequate stress mgt. relaxation Safe sex and immunization Safe sex and immunization

NATIONAL PREVENTION OF NATIONAL PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS PROGRAMBLINDNESS PROGRAM

Vision 20 / 20: The Right to Vision 20 / 20: The Right to SightSight

Cataract / Refractive Errors / Cataract / Refractive Errors / Low Vision causes of Low Vision causes of childhood blindnesschildhood blindness

SENTRONG SIGLASENTRONG SIGLADefinition: SS is a quality improvement initiative Definition: SS is a quality improvement initiative

through a certification/recognition program. through a certification/recognition program. Health facilities are certified based on a set of Health facilities are certified based on a set of standardsstandards

Renamed from QAP to Sentrong Sigla or Centers Renamed from QAP to Sentrong Sigla or Centers of Vatality Movement- goal: quality health care, of Vatality Movement- goal: quality health care, services & facilitiesservices & facilities

Expansion of program to the private sector – Expansion of program to the private sector – Phase II (2001)Phase II (2001)

Level 1 – Focus on the major functions of RHU/HCLevel 1 – Focus on the major functions of RHU/HC Level 2 – Directed on Specialty Achivement on Level 2 – Directed on Specialty Achivement on

strengthening local health programsstrengthening local health programs

ADOLESCENT and YOUTH HEALTH ADOLESCENT and YOUTH HEALTH and DEVELOPMENT and DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM(AYHDP)PROGRAM(AYHDP)

The program is an expanded The program is an expanded version of Adolescent version of Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) Reproductive Health (ARH) element of Reproductive Health element of Reproductive Health which aims to integrate adolescent which aims to integrate adolescent and youth health services into the and youth health services into the health delivery systems.health delivery systems.

* Growth and Development concerns Nutrition * Growth and Development concerns Nutrition Physical, mental and emotional statusPhysical, mental and emotional status* Reproductive Health Sexuality Reproductive * Reproductive Health Sexuality Reproductive Tract Infection (STD, HIV/AIDS) Responsible Tract Infection (STD, HIV/AIDS) Responsible Parenthood Maternal & Child HealthParenthood Maternal & Child Health

* Communicable Diseases Diarrhea, Dengue * Communicable Diseases Diarrhea, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, Measles, Malaria, etc.Hemorrhagic Fever, Measles, Malaria, etc.* Mental Health Substance use and abuse* Mental Health Substance use and abuse

* Intentional / non-intentional injuries * Intentional / non-intentional injuries DisabilityDisability

PHILIPPINE CANCER PHILIPPINE CANCER CONTROL PROGRAMCONTROL PROGRAM

Is an integrated approach utilizing Is an integrated approach utilizing primary, secondary and tertiary primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in different regions of the prevention in different regions of the country at both hospital and country at both hospital and community levels. Six lead cancers community levels. Six lead cancers (lung, breast, liver, cervix, oral cavity, (lung, breast, liver, cervix, oral cavity, colon and rectum) are discussed. colon and rectum) are discussed. Features peculiar to the Philippines Features peculiar to the Philippines are described; and their causation and are described; and their causation and prevention are discussed. prevention are discussed.

LEPROSY CONTROL LEPROSY CONTROL PROGRAMPROGRAM

Envisions to eliminate Leprosy as a human Envisions to eliminate Leprosy as a human disease by 2020 and is committed to eliminate disease by 2020 and is committed to eliminate leprosy as a public health problem by attaining leprosy as a public health problem by attaining a national prevalence rate (PR) of less than 1 a national prevalence rate (PR) of less than 1 per 10,000 population by year 2000. Its per 10,000 population by year 2000. Its elimination goals are: reduce the national PR elimination goals are: reduce the national PR of <1 case per 10,000 population by year 1998 of <1 case per 10,000 population by year 1998 and reduce the sub-national PR to <1 case per and reduce the sub-national PR to <1 case per 10,000 population by year 2000. Kilatis Kutis 10,000 population by year 2000. Kilatis Kutis Campaign. Campaign.

MALARIA CONTROL PROGRAMMALARIA CONTROL PROGRAM

Malaria Awareness Month - Malaria Awareness Month - November 2007November 2007

Malaria is a disease caused by protozoan parasites called Malaria is a disease caused by protozoan parasites called Plasmodium. It is usually transmitted through the bite of Plasmodium. It is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria may also an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria may also be transmitted through the following:be transmitted through the following:

*Transfusing blood that is positive for malaria parasites *Transfusing blood that is positive for malaria parasites

*Sharing of IV needles (especially among IV drug users) *Sharing of IV needles (especially among IV drug users)

*Transplacenta (transfer of malaria parasites form an *Transplacenta (transfer of malaria parasites form an infected mother to her unborn child) infected mother to her unborn child)

NATIONAL TB CONTROL NATIONAL TB CONTROL PROGRAMPROGRAM

The rising incidence of tuberculosis has The rising incidence of tuberculosis has economic repercussions not only for the economic repercussions not only for the patient’s family but also for the country. patient’s family but also for the country. Eighty percent of people afflicted with Eighty percent of people afflicted with tuberculosis are in the most economically tuberculosis are in the most economically productive years of their lives, and the productive years of their lives, and the disease sends many self-sustaining families disease sends many self-sustaining families into poverty. The rise in the incidence of into poverty. The rise in the incidence of tuberculosis has been due to the low priority tuberculosis has been due to the low priority accorded to anti-tuberculosis activities by accorded to anti-tuberculosis activities by many countries. many countries.

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