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I. INTRODUCTION
The Manila Health Department (MHD) is the provider of Primary Health Care
services of the City Government of Manila. MHD was established by
Commonwealth Act 561 on July 1, 1940 and was previously named as the
Department of Health and Welfare in the City of Manila. From then on, the
department spearheaded different programs that promote the welfare of the
residents in the City of Manila especially the urban poor.
At present, there are many health facilities of MHD strategically located in the
Manila Metropolis. Amongst them are 53 Health Centers and 12 Lying in
Centers which primarily utilize the Public Health Nurse in dispensing Primary
Health Care.
One of the pillars in the MHD structure is the Maternal and Child Health
Division. This is involved in the planning, preparation, implementation,
supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the different health programs
related to child and maternal health. In this manner, the Public Health Nurse
assumes the same responsibilities at their assigned communities.
The main thrust of the Maternal and Child Health Division and the role of the
Public Health Nurse as the prime mover in the realization of the MCH agenda
are the following:
a. Maternal Care
Masterlisting of Pregnant Mothers
Pre and Post Natal Examination
Provision of Vitamin A and Iron Supplement
Assist / Referral to LIC or appropriate health facility
Tetanus Toxoid Immunization
Promotion / Implementation of Newborn Screening
b. Safe Motherhood and Women’s Health
Pre- Marital and Responsible Parenthood Counselling
Pap’s Smear / Referral of Result
c. Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)
BCG, DPT, OPV, Hepatitis B, AMV, MMR, H1N1 Immunization
Supplemental Immunization during Special Activities
Masterlisting of Infants
d. Control of Diarrheal Diseases (CDD)
Oral Rehydration Solution Administration to prevent dehydration
Home fluid therapy