The Local Government Unit of Banisilan in partnership with the NNC XII conducted a four-day locally funded Basic Course Training for Barangay Nutrition Scholars last January 21-24, 2020 held at Farmer’s Training Center, Banisilan, Cotabato. It was attended by a total of 22 BNSs and on the third day, 17 Barangay Captains and 5 Barangay Kagawad (Chair on Health) joined the said activity.

The activity is part of strengthening the management support of LGU for nutrition that aimed to deepen the knowledge and understanding of the nutrition workers on their roles and functions and to enhance their skills which is necessary for them to effectively and efficiently perform their duties. In addition, to create awareness among the Barangay Captains and Barangay Kagawad on Health on their roles and responsibilities as chair and member of the Barangay Nutrition Committee, respectively.
Nutrition Officer II, Ms. Utlang and Nutrition Officer I, Ms. Laurito of NNC XII served as resource persons in presenting/discussing the PPAN 2017-2022, First 1000 days, the whole basic course of BNS, BNS forms, eOPT, availment of benefits from BNS Federation (Regional and National), Why Invest in Nutrition and Advocating Nutrition Across Sectors.

The BNSs was very grateful for the opportunity given to them as participant of the training. The skills, knowledge and learnings that they acquired are very helpful to improve the nutrition situation through accurate and realistic assessment of nutritional status and in the implementation of nutrition program and improved delivery of basic nutrition-related services in their respective barangays.

Further, NAO designate of Banisilan, Ms. Nelly Abuyog, thanked NNC XII who administered the capacity development training to the BNSs. Moreover, the Local Government Unit of Banisilan committed to do their best to formulate a doable and realistic nutrition action plan to successfully bring out improvement in their nutrition program.