Anda, Bohol – The Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) of Anda Bohol tackled the local monitoring of local level plan implementation (MELLPI) during their first meeting for the year. Discussed were the conduct of Barangay Nutrition Committee pre-evaluation, MNC evaluation by Provincial Nutrition Evaluation Team and an orientation of the MELLPI-Pro tools as part of the preparation.

The meeting presided by Municipal Mayor and MNC Chair Hon. Angelina B. Simaco was held on 25 January 2023 at the municipal mayor’s office. Other topics deliberated upon were Municipal Nutrition Action Plan 3-year plan formulation schedule, integration of Nutrition in Emergencies in the DRRM-H plan.

The meeting was attended by 35 participants including the Municipal Councilor Committee on Health, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Ms. Joden Deloso, the Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Nicel Olandria, members of the health board, health personnel and other MNC members. To improve the nutritional status of the entire municipality, the meeting provided an opportunity for all members of the municipal nutrition committee to express their ideas and opinions. // DMO Jenelyn A. Guillena, RND