The National Nutrition Council-BARMM conducted virtual orientation on Tutok Kainan Supplementation Program to 29 municipalities of BARMM as pilot areas on August 20, 2021. The kick off activity by way of orientation aims to inform the target municipalities on the objectives, the priority groups and the roles and functions of implementers down to the Local Government Units.

Nutrition Program Coordinator Sinolinding stated the important roles of LGU in nutrition campaign of the region by encouraging the Local Chief Executives to scale up nutrition programs and activities by integrating the priority activities embodied in the regional nutrition plan to their Annual Investment Plan. He mentioned the different Nutrition Specific and Indirect Interventions that may address the immediate and basic causes of malnutrition.

Nutrition Officer Jaamil disclosed identified barangays for the phase 3 target municipalities in Lanao Del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Basilan.

Amidst of the current situation, the participants representing their respective LGUs expressed assurances to properly implement Tutok Kainan BARMMwide as planned. Similarly Municipal Nutrition Action Officers from Maguindanao and Lanao Del Sur expressed their profound appreciation with the selection of their respective municipalities.

Author: NO I Jamellah R. Daanoy & NPC Sinolinding