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(a) The month of March is hereby declared as the 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month'.\n(b) The Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall issue a proclamation to exhort the People of Puerto Rico to create awareness about this disease on the first day of March of each year.\n(c) The Department of Health shall be responsible for the promotion and orientation on this condition, its diagnosis, treatment and new findings. In addition, it shall enter into agreements with bodies, public or private entities, and the municipalities of Puerto Rico for the adoption of the necessary measures to achieve the objectives of this section through the organization and holding of activities to create awareness on the scope of this syndrome, its treatment, and existing services for its management. In addition, the importance of treating this disease shall be made publicly known as an essential part of the health care of the Puerto Rican citizenry. The participation of the citizenry and private entities in these activities shall also be promoted.\n(d) A copy of the annual proclamation shall be distributed to the media for its disclosure.\nHistory —Aug. 13, 2005, No. 52, §§ 1—4.