Health Services
Issuance of Medical Certificate (for Client with On-Going Anti-Tuberculosis Medication)
A public health initiative specifically designed to provide an official document regarding the patient's diagnosis, current treatment/health status, and fitness for work or other activities, to be used as reference and guidance by their employer.
Service at a Glance
All clients with tuberculosis who are currently taking anti-tuberculosis drugs and medicines.
Before You Apply
Requirements
Prepare these requirements before visiting the office.
- 1
Original copy of the Treatment Booklet (Form 5) issued upon enrollment/admission
Where to secure: Client's own booklet
- 2
Sputum follow-up result:
- 2.1
Negative sputum follow-up after 2 weeks from initiation of treatment, for bacteriologically-confirmed TB patients
Where to secure: Rural Health Unit
- 2.2
Negative sputum follow-up after 1 week from initiation of treatment, for clinically-diagnosed TB patients
Where to secure: Rural Health Unit
- 3
Applies only: Submit one accepted identification document
Photocopy of any government-issued ID (preferably showing name, address, birthday, signature, and picture). Accepted IDs include Voter's ID, National ID, Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID), Postal ID, Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID, PRC ID, Driver's License, and Senior Citizen ID.
Where to secure: Requesting client or issuing agency
Steps
How to apply
- 1
Submit your requirements and wait while staff review them for completeness and validity.
- 2
Allow the health worker to take your vital signs and conduct an initial physical examination before you are referred to the physician for signing of the medical certificate.
- 3
Wait for confirmation that your documents are available for claiming.
- 4
Claim the requested documents at the Rural Health Unit and sign the receiving logbook.
Official source and verification
This service record was reviewed on 2026-09-01 from City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga Citizen's Charter 2026 (2nd Edition). BetterSanFernando is independent and is not the official City Government website. Confirm current requirements with the official source or office before applying.