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Philippine Reproductive Health

The document discusses reproductive health in the Philippines. It notes that the Philippines signed onto the 1994 Cairo International Conference on reproductive health. It then outlines the country's reproductive health policies and programs from 1998 to 2004, including establishing reproductive health programs, adopting RH policies, and creating an integrated framework. The main objectives are listed as reducing maternal and child mortality and HIV/AIDS. Finally, it identifies nine crucial elements of reproductive health, such as family planning, maternal and child health, prevention of infections and abortion, and adolescent health.

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Philippine Reproductive Health

The document discusses reproductive health in the Philippines. It notes that the Philippines signed onto the 1994 Cairo International Conference on reproductive health. It then outlines the country's reproductive health policies and programs from 1998 to 2004, including establishing reproductive health programs, adopting RH policies, and creating an integrated framework. The main objectives are listed as reducing maternal and child mortality and HIV/AIDS. Finally, it identifies nine crucial elements of reproductive health, such as family planning, maternal and child health, prevention of infections and abortion, and adolescent health.

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PHILIPPINE

REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH
PHILIPPINE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Philippines is one of the signatory countries to the International
Conference Plan of Action of Reproductive Health in Cairo in 1994.
The DOH issued AO 1-A s to support the effective implementation
of the program
PHILIPPINE REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH
1998 1999 2004
Establishing the Issued adopting RH Harmonization and
Philippine Reproductive policy to integrate RH integration of the
Health which services in all health various approaches and
facilities as part of basic different efforts in
package of health relation to women’s
services and ensuring a health, it came up with
more efficient and integrated Reproductive
effective referral system Health and Women’s
from primary to tertiary, Health Framework with
public and private a goal of achieving
facilities “Better Quality Life
Among Filipinos”

3
MAIN OBJECTIVES
• Reducing maternal mortality rate
• Reducing child mortality
• Halting and reversing spread of HIV/AIDS
• Increasing access to reproductive health
information and services

4
CRUCIAL
ELEMENTS
ON
REPRODUCTIV
E HEALTH

5
1.
Family Planning
the foremost interventions in attaining reproductive health;
allows couples to freely decide on the number and proper
spacing of births
2.
Maternal and Child Health and
Nutrition
Proper birth spacing of three to five years will give the mother
ample time to regain her health and to render proper care to
her newborn and other children
3.
Prevention and Management of Reproductive Tract
Infections including Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STIs) and HIV/AIDS
Family planning is the central focus to prevent reproductive
tract infections. Education of people help prevent RTIs and
reduce the incidence of secondary infertility.
4.
Adolescent Reproductive Health
(ARH)
Fertility awareness, human sexuality and counselling are basic
services which help promote responsible sexuality among
adolescents
5.
Prevention and Management of Abortion
and its Complications
The major cause of maternal deaths are complications from
unsafe abortion as consequences of unplanned pregnancy.
Preventing unwanted pregnancy through family planning
reduces maternal deaths. Proper management of
complications includes medical treatment and FP
counselling and services.
6.
Prevention and Management of Breast and
Reproductive Tract Cancers and other gynecological
conditions
Breast and other reproductive tract cancers are major concerns
in public health. The provision of family planning services
provide an opportunity for screening and detection of breast and
reproductive tract cancers.
7.
Education and Counselling on Sexuality and Sexual
Health, Men’s Reproductive Health (MRH) and
Involvement
Sexuality education is a basic component of family planning. FP
counselling and providing correct information on sexuality
will help reduce unwanted pregnancies
8.
Violence Against Women and
Children
Domestic violence mostly occur in women and children. It is
recognized now as important social and public health issue.
One of the most common forms is sexual violence. This
provides an opportunity to discuss and promote family
planning
9.
Prevention and Management of Infertility
and Sexual Dysfunction

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