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LAMBAYONG, SULTAN KUDARAT- In partnership with the National Nutrition Council XII, LGU Lambayong conducted Nutrition Program Management Training with MELLPI Pro Orientation among selected Municipal Nutrition Committee members last October 11-13, 2021 held at the Office of the Vice Mayor, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. The participants came from the different offices to wit: Planning, Budget, MSWDO, Agriculture, Health and ABC representative (Secretary).
The training sought to empower and equip members of the Municipal Nutrition Committee to focus on effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and sustainability of nutrition programs, as well as methods for closing the gap in terms of malnutrition eradication.
Read more: MNC-Lambayong undergoes Nutrition Program Management Training
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The National Nutrition Council XII visited more LGUs for the month of October to provide technical assistance in formulating their three-year Municipal Nutrition Action Plans.
Last October 7-8, NOII Aurel and NOI Laurito facilitated the 2-day LNAP Formulation Workshop in Pikit, Cotabato attended by their MNAO and selected MNC members from Budget Office, Planning Office, MSWD Office, and BNS Federation President. The LGU is expected to provide NNC their 2022 nutrition budget, as well as to submit their MNAP 2022-2024. The LGU will also reactivate and/or reorganize their Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) and conduct regular quarterly meetings. Members of the Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) of LGU Pikit were also informed about the implementation of the Executive Order (EO) No. 138 dated June 2, 2021. The Municipal Budget Officer of LGU Pikit committed to present the NNC proposal on strengthening Nutrition Program at the LGU level.
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RA 11148 otherwise known as “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag Nanay Act it identifies all of the services required for the first 1000 days of life, including prenatal check-up, immunization of pregnant and young children, dietary supplementation programs for target groups, training of health and nutrition workers, provision of other health and nutrition services, psychosocial stimulation, and other assistance that each stakeholder may provide.
Hence, the Department of Health (DOH) XII together with National Nutrition Council (NNC) XII completed the rollout activity to the provincial and local health/nutrition providers on the newly repackaged community Maternal Nutrition, Infant and Young Child Feeding (MNIYCF) peer counseling training. It was a four-day course designed to provide a shared understanding of baby and early child nutrition among health workers, other partners, and interested parties. It also entails assuring the protection, promotion, and support of exclusive breastfeeding, as well as timely and effective supplemental nutrition while breastfeeding is continued. The activity was done with 3 batches, held on July 27-30, 2021 (first Batch) August 24-27, 2021 (second batch) and September 21-24 (third batch), respectively.
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The third full week of October is Health Education Week to promote national awareness on major public health concerns including poor nutrition, physical inactivity, obesity, chronic illnesses, tobacco use, and substance abuse. It is also a campaign for a better understanding of the role of health education especially this phase as we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health education acknowledges all areas of health and it addresses physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Healthy individuals physically, mentally, and emotionally reduces rates of health risk behaviors and illnesses that will help individuals to spend less money on healthcare services and more productive work hours. Healthier people can also control their actions reducing rates of violence, injury, and stress bringing a healthy, happy, and strong community.
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“Mental health” refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties.
Mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. People struggling with their mental health may be in your family, live next door, teach your children, work in the next cubicle or sit in the same church pew.
However, only half of those affected receive treatment, often because of the stigma attached to mental health. Untreated, mental illness can contribute to higher medical expenses, poorer performance at school and work, fewer employment opportunities and increased risk of suicide.
Raising mental health awareness can help you to understand your symptoms, find professional treatment, and, perhaps most importantly, break the mental health stigma that leaves so many people suffering in secret.
There is no health without mental health. World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for a whole of government and whole of society response anchored on a shared vision for the future of mental health in the Region. Mental health promotion involves actions to strengthen the policy environment and the use of strategic communication for network building, stakeholder engagement, enhanced mental health literacy, and behavior.
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Every year, Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on the 15th day of October. This day is a yearly reminder dedicated to the advocacy of spreading awareness on the significance of handwashing, its efficiency and effectiveness in disease prevention, and its benefits to the community all around the world.
Handwashing with soap and water is a simple, affordable and effective way to reduce bacteria in our hands. Not only is handwashing beneficial to each individual, but it also affects the whole population, especially children, as it controls the spread of bacteria and therefore prevents the spread of diseases. Handwashing is especially important at certain times of the day such as after using the bathroom, before, during and after preparing food, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose [1].
Read more: Global Handwashing Day: Steps in Proper Handwashing
