Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Unayan Municipal Hospital in the Municipality of Binidayan, Province of Lanao del Sur, from 10 to 50 Beds

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11885

Increase in Bed Capacity of Unayan Municipal Hospital
- The authorized bed capacity of the Unayan Municipal Hospital in Binidayan, Lanao del Sur is increased from 10 to 50 beds. (Section 1)
- Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the hospital development plan prepared by the Chief of Hospital and submitted to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao-Ministry of Health. (Section 1)

Upgrading of Facilities and Services
- The existing professional health care services and facilities of the hospital shall be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in bed capacity. (Section 2)

Increase in Workforce
- The existing workforce of the hospital, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly. (Section 3)

Funding and Appropriations
- The Bangsamoro Autonomous Government shall provide necessary funds to cover the maintenance and other operating expenses of the hospital. (Section 4)
- The Bangsamoro Autonomous Government shall appropriate funds for the additional human resource complement to support the increase in bed capacity and the corresponding upgrading of service facilities and professional health care services. (Section 4)
- The Secretary of the Department of Health shall include in the Department's subsidy program, support for the capital outlay requirements of the hospital. (Section 5)

Repealing Clause
- All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. (Section 6)

Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 7)