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Date:
June 19, 1996
Source:
Republic of the Philippines,
Congress and Senate
Subject:
Act shall be known as the
National Diabetes Act of 1996
Text:
The
State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill
health consciousness among them. There shall be priority for the needs of the
unprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women and children.
Section
7. The National Diabetes Prevention and Control Plan. The long-range national
plan for the prevention and control of diabetes mellitus shall provide for:
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the development of strategies and programs, including
awareness campaigns and the continuing education of health personnel and
concerned individuals, to prevent diabetes mellitus and its complications;
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the adoption of cost-effective and preventive methods
for the detection of diabetes mellitus and its complications;
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the granting of incentives and support for
organizations of affected individuals and families;
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the participation of local government units, alongside
with concerned government agencies and non-government organizations, in
the implementation of programs on diabetes prevention and control; and
- the establishment of mechanisms to reduce the socio-economic impact of
diabetes mellitus on affected individuals and families.
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