The Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP) targets adolescents aged 10-19 years. It is mainly guided by the Convention on the Rights of Children which states that the program must be in the best interests of the child. Based on the Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Order (AO) 2013-0013 or the National Policy and Strategic Framework on Adolescent Health and Development Administrative Order, the program primarily aims to provide adolescents access to quality healthcare services This means increased accessibility of adolescent-friendly facilities, programs, and health providers for the Filipino youth.
Vision
The AHDP envisions a country with well informed, empowered, responsible and healthy adolescents who are leaders in the society
Mission
Its mission is to ensure that all adolescents have access to comprehensive health care and services in an adolescent-friendly environment.
