Family Planning is a national mandated priority public health program to attain the country’s national health development for the improvement of the health and welfare of mothers, children, and other members of the family. It also provides information and services for the couples of reproductive age to plan their family according to their beliefs and circumstances through legally and medically acceptable family planning methods.
Goal
To provide universal access to FP information and services whenever and wherever these are needed.
Objectives
The FP program addresses the need to help couples and individuals achieve their desired family size within the context of responsible parenthood and improve their reproductive health.
Vision
Empowered men and women living healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives and exercising the right to regulate their own fertility through legally and acceptable family planning services.
Mission
The DOH in partnership with LGUs, NGOs, private sectors, and communities ensures the availability of FP information and services to men and women who need them.
Intended/Target Audience
Men and women of reproductive age (15-49 years old) including adolescents.
