FINALS- GP Flashcards
when was GP launched
1999
was designed to address major health challenges that Filipino children were facing
Garantisadong Pambata Program
health issues of filipino children
vitamin deficiencies
infectious
illnesses
malnutrition
stats of filipino children basis
Rates of Child Malnutrition
Micronutrient Deficiencies
Prevalence of Infectious Diseases
Access to Basic Health Services
Acute malnutrition is indicated by
wasting
% of children under five were considered underweight.
o 30.6
indicative of long-term undernutrition and chronic malnutrition
Stunting
% of children under five Stunting
38.6%
Micronutrient Deficiencies:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Vitamin A Deficiency
- Iodine Deficiency Disorders
- Measles Vaccination Coverage
ARIs
antibiotic-resistant illnesses
pneumonia
the cause of 11% of deaths in children under five in 1998.
Diarrhea
High rates of diarrheal illnesses were caused by
inadequate hygiene,
contaminated drinking water
poor sanitation.
% of Filipino children,
especially those living in rural regions, had access to basic healthcare services
60
Republic Act No. 11223
“Universal Health Care Act”
Republic Act No. 11148
“Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act”
“Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act” was signed when
November 2018
improving the health and nutrition of pregnant women and children under two years old
Republic Act No. 11148 “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act”
framework DOH Programs
strengthening primary health care services,
expanding immunization programs,
addressing
non-communicable diseases
“Garantisadong Pambata” program is an initiative by the DOH specifically targeting
children from what age
birth to 18 years old
house-to-house distributions of Vitamin A
capsules to families with children aged
6 to 59 months.
a highly effective method for promoting child health and survival.
Breastfeeding
program aims to promote the holistic growth and development of children from birth
to adolescence
Child Wellness and Developmental Program
ECCD
Early Childhood Care and Development
step toward ensuring a safe pregnancy and delivery experience for expectant
moms
Pregnancy Conference
