A healthy Filipino child is:
- Wanted, planned and conceived by healthy parents
- Carried to term by healthy mother
- Born into a loving, caring. stable family capable of providing for his or her basic needs
- Delivered safely by a trained attendant
- Screened for congenital defects shortly after birth; if defects are found, interventions to corrrect these defects are implemented at the appropriate time
- Exclusively breastfed for at least six months of age, and continued breasfeeding up to two years
- Introduced to compementary foods at about 6 months of age, & gradually to a balanced, nutritious diet
- Protected from the consequences of protein-calorie and micronutirent deficiencies through good nutrition and access to fortified foods and iodized salt
- Provided with safe, clean and hygienic surroundings and protected from accidents
- Properly cared for at home when sick and brought timely to a health facility for appropriate management when needed.
- Offered equal access to good quality curative, preventive and promotive health care services and health education as members of the Filipino society
- Regularly monitored for proper growth and development, and provided with adequate psychosocial and mental stimulation
- Screened for disabilities and developmental delays in early childhood;
if disabilities are found, interventions are implemented to enabled the child to enjoy a life of dignity at the highest level of function attainable - Protected from discrimination, exploitation and abuse
- Empowered and enabled to make decisions regarding healthy lifestyle and behaviors and included in the formulation health policies and programs
- Afforded the opportunity to reach his or her full potential as adult
