An ordinance approving the maternal and child health code of the municipality of Burauen, Leyte.
Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte during its regular session, that
ARTICLE I – GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. TITLE.
This Ordinance shall be known and referred as “An Ordinance on Maternal and Child Health Code of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte”;
Section 2. DECLARATION OF POLICIES
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, to implement a comprehensive and Integrated Maternal and Child Health Program in order to ensure the welfare and well- being of mothers and children in the Municipality;
Section 3. OBJECTIVES
This Ordinance specifically aims to:
1. Provide high quality maternal and child health care to mothers and their newborn babies;
2. Reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality;
3. Expressly prohibit and penalize home birth deliveries;
4. Give financial, moral, social and technical support to expectant mothers and their families during the prenatal, antenatal and postnatal period;
5. Encourage community involvement in providing support to the mother and the newborn;
6. Endeavor to achieve financial sustainability and viability in the operation of Birthing Facility/s through PhilHealth financing.
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