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Newborn Screening Act Overview by mjosadasbondocxd is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document outlines Republic Act No. 9288, known as the Newborn Screening Act of 2004, which mandates newborn screening in the Philippines to detect heritable conditions early. It includes details on the obligations of health practitioners, the newborn screening process, and the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Newborn Screening. Additionally, it references DOH Memorandum Order No. 154 s. 2012, which added Maple Syrup Urine Disease to the screening panel.
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- mjosadasbondocxd
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