National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week Act
Republic Act No. 10786, known as the "National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week Act," establishes the fourth week of September as National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week in the Philippines. The Act emphasizes the government's commitment to protecting public health and raising awareness about thyroid cancer through education programs. It mandates a comprehensive public awareness initiative to cover aspects such as causes, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention of thyroid cancer. The Department of Health, in partnership with the Thyroid Council of the Philippines and other organizations, is tasked with implementing these programs. The law took effect 15 days after its publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10786
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 3, 2016
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10786
AN ACT DECLARING THE FOURTH WEEK OF SEPTEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL THYROID CANCER AWARENESS WEEK
SECTION 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the "National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week Act".
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them through public education and awareness programs.
SECTION 3. Awareness Week. — The fourth week of September of every year is hereby declared the "National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week", in order to coincide with the International Celebration of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month.
SECTION 4. Public Education and Awareness Program. — To ensure a meaningful observance of the week as herein declared, a comprehensive public education and awareness program shall be undertaken to discuss the causes, consequences, diagnoses, treatments and prevention of thyroid cancer.
SECTION 5. Implementing Agency. — The Department of Health (DOH), in coordination with the Thyroid Council of the Philippines (TCP), nongovernment and patients' organizations, shall lead in the implementation of programs and activities for purposes of commemorating this health event. CAIHTE
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.
Approved: May 3, 2016.
Cite This Law
National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week Act, Republic Act No. 10786, May 3, 2016 (Philippines)
National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week Act, Republic Act No. 10786 (Phil. 2016)
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