Text of the provision
Sec. 19. Health and Nutrition. – The delivery of basic social services in health and nutrition to children of indigenous cultural communities shall be given priority by all government agencies concerned. Hospitals and other health institution shall ensure that children of indigenous cultural communities are given equal attention. In the provision of health and nutrition services to children of indigenous cultural communities, indigenous health practices shall be respected and recognized.
Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, Republic Act No. 7610 (1992). Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified word-for-word against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.
What this section means
Government agencies must give priority to health and nutrition services for children of indigenous cultural communities, hospitals and health institutions must give them equal attention, and indigenous health practices are to be respected and recognised.
Related provisions
- Section 18 — Access To Education.
- Section 21 — Participation Of Communities.
Cases citing this section
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