(7) Management of common childhood illnesses based on WHO and DOH
guidelines;
(8) Management of moderate and severe acute malnutrition using national
guidelines and proper referral to higher level health facilities as appropriate, for
treatment and management, especially those with serious medical
complications;
(9) Provision of oral health services including application of fluoride varnish to
prevent dental caries;
(10) Provision of anti-helminthic tablets for children one (1) to two (2) years old
as appropriate;
(11) Availability of potable source of water, counselling of household members
on hand-washing, environmental sanitation, and personal hygiene, and support
for sanitation needs of households to reduce food, water, and vector-borne
diseases;
(12) Counselling and support to parents and caregivers on parent/caregiverinfant/child interaction for responsive care, and early stimulation for early
childhood development, and referral for development delays and other
disabilities for early prevention, treatment and rehabilitation;
(13) Social welfare support to improve access to health and nutrition services
such as, but not limited to, dietary supplementation, complementary food, other
healthy food products and commodities, assessment and referral for
development delays and other disabilities for early prevention, treatment and
rehabilitation for infants six (6) months and above who belong to poorest of the
poor families;
(14) Support for home kitchen gardens wherever feasible;
(15) Provision of locally available grown crops, vegetables and fruits in addition
to other agricultural products to be used in complementary feeding and dietary
supplementation;
(16) Protection against child abuse, injuries and accidents including the
provision of first aid, counselling and proper referrals; and
(17) Others as may be determined based on international and national
guidelines and evidence generated locally.
Section 9. Health and Nutrition of Adolescent Females. - To address the cyclical nature of malnutrition
among the population, delivery of health and nutrition services for adolescent females ten (10) to
eighteen (18) years old at facility, school, and community levels shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: