Department Circular No. 2023-0466
Department Circular No. 2023-0466
Clarification on the Utilization of Newborn Screening Center 4% NBS Funds
Clarification on the Utilization of Newborn Screening Center 4% NBS Funds
Download the issuance: DC No. 2023-0466 dated August 14, 2023
Addressed to DOH executives, central and regional directors, BARMM Ministry of Health, chiefs of hospitals and medical centers, makes reference to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9288, or the Newborn Screening Act of 2004.
Address further inquiries about this issuance to the DOH's Public Health Services Team.
See also:
R.A. No. 9288 (Newborn Screening Act of 2004) and its IRR
R.A. No. 9709 (Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention Act of 2009) and A.O. No. 2010-0020 (IRR of R.A. No. 9709)
PUBLIC ADVISORY
PUBLIC ADVISORY
HFDB is different from HFSRB
For concerns related to Permit to Construct, License to Operate and Certificate of Accreditation, and for fact-finding and actions on complaints against hospitals and other health facilities, the responsible office under the Department of Health is the Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB). Visit their official website for more information: hfsrb.doh.gov.ph
For concerns related to Permit to Construct, License to Operate and Certificate of Accreditation, and for fact-finding and actions on complaints against hospitals and other health facilities, the responsible office under the Department of Health is the Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB). Visit their official website for more information: hfsrb.doh.gov.ph