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Puericulture or Health Centers. - Puericulture or health centers shall be established in every barangay to perform, among other things, the following functions:
1. Disseminate information concerning the health of children and expectant or nursing mothers;
2. Provide consultation service and treatment, whenever necessary, for the children and the expectant or nursing mothers;
3. Provide guidance and special treatment to children with physical handicaps; and
4. Advise child welfare institutions on matters relating to nutrition and hygiene.
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