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1. DIRECT SPUTUM SMEARING MICROSCOPY (DSSM)

                       Direct sputum smear microscopy is a method that would aid in the diagnosis of active pulmonary tuberculosis.

2. EXPANDED NEWBORN SCREENING (ENBS)

                        Newborn Screening (NBS) is a simple procedure to find out if your baby has a congenital disorder that may lead to mental retardation or even death if left untreated. The Expanded Newborn Screening (ENBS) Program increased the screening panel of disorders from six (6) to more than twenty-eight.

3. ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CARD

                       Health card is commonly issued to ambulant vendors (food and non-food) who wished to conduct business within the municipality. This also is a pre-employment requirement for food handlers in the food service industry.

4. ISSUANCE OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

                       A medical certificate is issued as a requirement for medico-legal, employment, academics, financial assistance/AICS, and travel pass purposes.

5. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT TO TRANSFER CADAVER.

                          This permit is for the transfer of the cadaver from the municipality to another.