Expanding the Services of the Malita District Hospital in Brgy. Poblacion, Malita, Davao Occidental, Renaming It as the Malita Women's and Children's Wellness Center

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11499

Renaming of Hospital
- The Malita District Hospital in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental is renamed as the Malita Women's and Children's Wellness Center. (Section 1)

Services Provided
- The Center shall provide the following services:
    - Specialty healthcare services on obstetrics and gynecology (Section 2)
    - Prenatal, postnatal, and neonatal care (Section 2)
    - Lactation programs (Section 2)
    - Children's immunization (Section 2)
    - Other women and pediatric care (Section 2)
    - Animal bite treatment (Section 2)

Supervision and Control
- The Center shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Provincial Government of Davao Occidental. (Section 3)

Funding and Support
- The Department of Health (DOH) shall include the Center in its subsidy program and support its capital outlays requirement. (Section 4)

Development Plan
- The Chief of Hospital shall submit a development plan to the DOH, reflecting the developmental goals of the Center. (Section 5)
- The medical personnel, capital outlays, and budgetary needs for the operation of the Center shall be based on its development plan. (Section 5)

Separability Clause
- If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect. (Section 6)

Repealing Clause
- All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 7)

Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 8)