SOCCSKRAGEN---The National Nutrition Council XII has led the series of workshops for the formulation of the Regional Nutrition Plan of Action for 2023-2028 (RPAN). The members of the Regional Nutrition Committee were convened on October 13-14, 2022 at Paraiso Verde, Koronadal City for the First round of Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition Workshop. Successively, refinement of the draft plan was held on the 9th of December at Greenstate Suites, Koronadal City. The series of workshops were attended by the different members of the Regional Nutrition Committee as well as the HRH-Nutritionist-Dietitians.
Covering 2023-2028, Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) targets are directed towards reduction of five nutrition problems particularly undernutrition, overnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, infant and young child feeding practices, and food insecurity.
The highlights of the formulation include the discussion of the Overview of the activity, presentation of the PPAN 2023-2028 targets and goals, Regional goals and targets, RPAN Strategies and interventions, investment planning, presentation of implementation arrangements and monitoring and evaluation. Partner agencies and stakeholders were also asked to present their RPAN accomplishments for 2017-2022.
Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Ms. Retsebeth Laquihon, expressed that aligning the RPAN targets, programs, and activities with the PPAN is crucial to achieving the goals and targets for eradicating malnutrition. She hopes that malnutrition trends in SOCCSKSARGEN will continue to improve across the board.
On the other hand, the members are yet to finalize each of their agencies' inputs and are set to convene for the completion of the RPAN. Once finalized, this will also be presented to the Regional Nutrition Committee for approval. (DMO II Aurel/NO III/RNPC)
