MAHAPLAG, Leyte - The Regional Nutrition Cluster led by Dr. Catalino P. Dotollo, Jr. together with Leyte Provincial Nutrition Focal Points-Leyte and Development Management Officer IV Ms. Suzette B. Arcillas conducts Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition crash course for health and nutrition workers including Barangay Nutrition Scholars and Barangay Health Workers.

Earlier, the three DOH 8 and NNC 8 staff paid a courtesy visit to Mahaplag, Leyte Mayor Daisy Abuyabor- Lleve and explain the visit such as the conduct of the PIMAM crash course among its health and nutrition workers. DMO IV Ms. Suzette B. Arcillas told the lady mayor about the availability of jerry cans to be withdrawn from DOH CHD 8 anytime next week.
Meanwhile, PNFP Leyte Annabel B. Limbagan did a PIMAM crash course with Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Ms. Helen Boco together with her BNSs and BHWs. The BNSs and BHWs will be conducting Operation Timbang immediately to identify possible MAM and SAM cases. NNC 8 gave 150 pcs of RUTF for the identified MAM and SAM cases. #NPC-CPD