Designating the Period From August 19 to September 19, 1951, as "Anti-Tuberculosis Month" and Authorizing the Philippine Tuberculosis Society to Conduct A National Fund and Educational Drive During the Said Period

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Designating the Period from August 19 to September 19, 1951, as "Anti-Tuberculosis Month" and Authorizing the Philippine Tuberculosis Society to Conduct a National Fund and Educational Drive During the Said Period

- Tuberculosis continues to be a great menace to the health of the nation despite progress achieved in containing it. (Preamble)
- Prevention and control of tuberculosis must be a gradual process from year to year. (Preamble)
- Facilities must be made available to maintain the work already accomplished and progressively diminish the mortality and incidence of tuberculosis with the aim of ultimately stamping it out. (Preamble)
- The Philippine Tuberculosis Society should receive support and cooperation to carry out its mission more effectively and extensively. (Preamble)
- The period from August 19 to September 19, 1951, is designated as "Anti-Tuberculosis Month". (Section 1)
- The Philippine Tuberculosis Society is authorized to conduct a national fund and educational drive during the said period. (Section 1)
- All citizens and residents of the Philippines, irrespective of nationality or creed, are called upon to assist in this humanitarian campaign by giving generously. (Section 1)
- All treasurers of provincial, city, and municipal governments, as well as school officials, are authorized to accept voluntary contributions and donations for the Philippine Tuberculosis Society and issue official receipts. (Section 1)