Lesson 9: Republic Act No. 9288: Newborn Screening Act of 2004

Question 1

It is a recognizd part of the standard newborn care in the Philippines.

Answer 1

Newborn Screening

Question 2

In newbron screening, which disorders are screened here in the Philippines?

Answer 2

• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
• 21 hydroxylase deficiency
• Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH)
• Primary Congenital Hypothyroidism
• Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
• Galactosemia
• Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Question 3

This includes sickle cell program and cystic fibrosis program as well as follow-up for metabolic and endocrine conditions on newborn screening panel

Answer 3

Heel Stick Screening

Question 4

This includes the Universal Newborn Hearing Screen

Answer 4

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)

Question 5

This is an act promulgating a comprehensive policy and a national system for ensuring newborn screening.

Answer 5

Republic Act No. 9288

Question 6

Republic Act No. 9288 is also known as the ____

Answer 6

Newborn Screening Act of 2004

Question 7

Article I of R.A. 9288 is all about general provisions. What sections are under this article?

Answer 7

Section 1 - 3

Section 1: Short Title
Section 2: Declaration of Policy
Section 3: Objectives