Oslob, Cebu – Aiming to curb further malnutrition in their municipality, the Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) of Oslob, Cebu conducted a BNS Basic Course Training for their new and existing nineteen (19) Barangay Nutrition Scholars last 05 to 08 October 2016 held at the Oslob Parish Multi-Purpose Hall, Oslob, Cebu.

Tapped to train the 19 BNSs were the trainers from the Cebu Provincial Nutrition Committee and from the Department of Health Region VII namely: Ms. Loreza A. Lapinid, RND; Ms. Hanna Lee C. Tolentino, RND and Mr. Dave F. Bargamento, RN.

Present during the first (1st) day of the training was Oslob Mayor Jose C. Tumulak, Jr. to give words of welcome to the attendees of the three (3) day training and personally thanked them for their efforts and the work that lies ahead.

The three (3) day training covered topics from values that a BNS should possess to communication skills to planning skills to name a few. Games were also incorporated within the trainings so as to make the training an interactive one.

On the 3rd day, Barangay Captains and Kagawads on Health were convened so as they could be given an overview of the Nutrition Program and the role of the BNS in their respective barangays. At the end of the short orientation, the Barangay Captains and Kagawads present voiced out that they would be supporting respective their BNS and the Nutrition Program.

With the 19 BNS trained, the Oslob MNC foresees that they will be able to reduce the number of malnourished children in the municipality together with the help of the respective Barangay Councils. //DFB