It is an essential public health strategy that enables the early detection and management of several congenital disorders, which if left untreated, may lead to mental retardation and/or death.

When was the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Newborn Screening Act?

How many sections does R.A. no. 9288 has?

It is a disorder resulting from thyroid dysgenesis (TD) that presents as an absent, ectopic, or hypoplastic thyroid, which affects thyroid hormone production, and commonly results in mental retardation.

It is a disorder wherein there is missing at least one enzyme, or his/her enzymes do not work correctly.

These are rare health conditions that affect how a body breaks down fat.

Is a type of genetic disorder in which a person with GA1 is unable to make one of an enzymes (Glutaryl-CoA) that is needed for protein breakdown.

All are types of Alpha Thalassemia EXCEPT FOR:

It is a facility equipped with an NBS laboratory that complies with the standards established by the National Institutes of Health and provides all required laboratory tests and recall/follow-up programs for newborns with heritable conditions.

It refers to a facility identified by the DOH to be part of the Screening Comprehensive Newborn Screening System Treatment Network.

A formal authorization issued by DOH to an individual partnership, corporation, or association and to the NSC.

When is the National New born screening Week celebrated?

Lead Agency of R.A. no. 9288

President who approved this Act?