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BANGUED, Abra- As part of the LGU mobilization activity for the province of Abra, a Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) focus province in the Cordillera, National Nutrition Council-CAR conducted the mentoring of local nutrition committee members in selected municipalities of Abra on February 20-23, 2018.
The mentoring activity aims to assist members of the Local Nutrition Committees (LNCs) on nutrition program management to transform them to self-propelling LGUs able to plan, implement, coordinate monitor and evaluate effective nutrition programs and ensure their contribution in delivering planned PPAN outcomes.
The mentoring team composed of RNPC Papey, Nutrition Officer II Diane Joaquin of NNC-CAR, Universal Health Care Implementer (UHCI) Mislyn Rimando of DOH-CAR assigned in Abra visited the municipalities of Lagangilang, Danglas, Pilar, Villaviciosa and Tineg. These were also the municipalities which were assisted by NNC-CAR for their local nutrition planning workshops in 2016-2017. The visits also served as a follow through of the local planning workshop and nutrition program management training attended by some MNAOs.
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February is Philippine Heart Month by virtue of Proclamation 1096 signed on Jan. 9, 1973 by then President Ferdinand Marcos. The goal is to increase awareness among Filipinos about heart disease, a serious and growing health problem.
Coronary heart disease, also called coronary artery disease or heart disease, occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart are clogged with fatty deposits. This condition predisposes you to heart attack, heart failure, and other forms of heart disease.
You may not feel anything even if you have coronary heart disease (asymptomatic). If there are symptoms, these may either be pain, pressure, or chest discomfort. Pain, tingling, discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, and shortness of breath may also occur.
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BAGUIO CITY- Four Nutritionist Dieticians hired as Universal Health Care Implementers (UHCIs) by the Department of Health-CAR will be deployed to the provinces of Abra, Kalinga, Mt. Province and Benguet signed their contracts last January 15, 2018.
To monitor health programs on nutrition, organize local nutrition planning workshop, assist Local Government Units in preparing nutrition related inputs for the LGU annual investment program and advocate for the adoption and financing of the local nutrition plans in their areas of assignment are among their functions.
From January 15-19, 2018 they spent their first week at NNC-CAR for orientation and briefing. Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Rita Papey and NNC-CAR technical staff oriented them on the nutrition programs to include BNS program, MELLPI (Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation) and OBNS (Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar) evaluation, nutrition in emergencies, and nutrition program management among others. They also discussed their roles and functions, the nutrition situation of the different provinces and the indicators of success in working with LGUs.
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ALFONSO LISTA, Ifugao- “This is our final fight, we must give our best shot!", remarked Ms. Corazon Dawong, the District Nutrition Program Coordinator (DNPC) of Ifugao during the conduct of mentoring and technical assistance to Barangay Nutrition Committees of Alfonso Lista, Ifugao by NNC-CAR and PNC-Ifugao on February 6-9, 2018.
MNAO Nelly Simongo and other municipal nutrition staff, DNPC Dawong from the Ifugao PNC, RNPC Rita Papey and Nutrition Officers Bella Basalong and Nancy Paclos of NNC-CAR comprised the technical assistance group that visited the barangays to provide technical assistance as they prepare for the National Evaluation. The group was divided into three teams and visited 15 barangays from February 6-9, 2018. The nutrition program implementation of the barangays were monitored and documents were reviewed.
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The liver is a key player in the body’s digestive system. Everything we eat or drink, including medicines, pass through the liver. The liver is about the size of a football and sits under the lower ribcage on the right side. Among its several roles, most important would be detoxifying blood by getting rid of harmful chemicals produced by the body. The liver also produces bile, which helps break down fat from food and it stores sugar in the form of glucose, which gives a quick energy boost when needed.
Liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the growth and spread of unhealthy cells in the liver. Cancer that starts in the liver is called primary liver cancer. Cancer that spreads to the liver from another organ is called metastatic liver cancer.
According to the Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP), liver cancer ranks number two among all killer cancers in the Philippines. Data from the Department of Health likewise shows that it is the second most prevalent cancer among men and the ninth among females in the country.
Nowadays we see that more and more Filipinos are being diagnosed with liver diseases, yet it remains a “silent epidemic.” Liver cancer is relatively common in our country primarily because many Filipinos suffer from cirrhosis (irreversible scarring) of the liver. Cirrhosis precedes 80 percent of all liver cancers. The usual cause among Filipinos is chronic hepatitis B (a major health problem in the country), hepatitis C infection, tobacco/cigarette smoking and alcoholism.
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The Food and Drug Administration advised the public against purchase and consumption of certain candy products.
FDA Advisory No. 2018-018 warned against the consumption of Marlbovo Cigartte Candy, Winson Filters Cigartte Candy, Thillip Norris Cigartte Candy, Fortone Cigartte Candy, and Hoke Luxury Cigartte Candy.
The FDA said post-marketing surveillance (PMS) activities have verified that the food products have not gone through the registration process of the agency and have not been issued Certificate of Product Registration.
The agency said that pursuant to Republic Act 9711 or the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising, or sponsorship of any health product that is adulterated, unregistered, or misbranded is prohibited.
“In this light, the public is advised not to purchase and consume these candy products or any other food products that resembles the packaging and labeling of cigarette brands, as these might encourage smoking to the consumers, especially children,” the FDA said.
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