The first Live Open forum for e-learning Course on Nutrition in Emergencies and Information Management (NiE-IM which started November 10 and will run until December 8.

There are 40 participants composed of Provincial Health Officers, DRRM Officers, CSWD Officers, and Agriculturists from provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Occidental. Also participating were representatives from La Carlota City, Passi City, Carles and Miag-ao.

The course aims to provide proper nutrition management and strategies in times of disaster and public health emergencies. Further, it seeks to enhance the knowledge and skills of the participants on nutrition in emergencies and information management.

The training is being conducted through blended learning which uses a synchronous and asynchronous mode of learning. During the offline sessions, participants have the option to choose their most convenient time within the allotted time frame to log-in and study at the Google Classroom.