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Donor breastmilk is a good option for moms too unwell to breastfeed
With the uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic brings, we are left with many, many questions. What is the mechanism of the virus? When will the cure come? For a lactating mother, the scariest question might be this—how will I feed my baby when I turn out to be positive for COVID-19?While a lot of questions…
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Nutrition Action Officers of NCR mobilized for sustained COVID-19 nutrition response
In a virtual meeting of the Association of Nutrition Action Officers of NCR (ANAO-NCR), Inc. held on May 14, all Nutrition Action Officers (NAO) from the 17 LGUs committed to continue providing the needed and appropriate nutrition interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the community quarantine, be it Enhanced or Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ…
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Mitigating hunger amid COVID-19 the “Alagang Valenzuelano” Way
Everyone is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, both children and adults. The enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) has left many people with no source of income and no or little money to buy food. In this time of pandemic, the government should implement measures to address hunger and malnutrition.To mitigate hunger in the city while under…
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Navotas City maximizes use of social media in nutrition promotion during ECQ
To adapt to these extraordinary times that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed us all in, everything has shifted online. Mass gatherings are no longer allowed, which puts a cap on physical seminars and other learning opportunities; creative ways on sharing information are welcomed and encouraged.With this, the Navotas City Nutrition Office uses its Facebook fan…
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With or without COVID-19, Breastfeeding is the Best
In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, people are overwhelmed and in a state of panic—how much more are the mothers raising infants and young children? Whenever we are faced with a health crisis, infants and young children are the most vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition.The COVID-19 pandemic, sadly, has an adverse effect to the…
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Municipality of Pateros strictly implements Milk Code
Executive Order (EO) 51 more commonly known as The Milk Code prohibits the donation of breastmilk substitutes including formula, powdered milk and other milk; feeding bottles, teats and commercial baby food and should not be part of general distribution of emergency food packs. The prohibition includes donations from private sector and individuals, groups and organizations.…
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NNC-NCR holds “IYCF sa panahon ng COVID-19” webinar for BNSs
The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has indeed changed our lives and how we go about our daily routines. For nutrition workers like the Barangay Nutrition Scholars, the COVID-19 pandemic has made their work even more challenging. Notwithstanding the risk to their lives posed by COVID-19, the BNSs continue to visit families at home to provide…
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Las Pinas City distributes Nutri-bun as part of food aid during ECQ
The city government of Las Pinas distributed Nutribun to more than 500 undernourished children and poor families in all barangays in the city as part of their COVID-19 response during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). The city started its distribution of Nutribun on April 19 and continuous to include these nutritious breads in the food…
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Marikina City helps mothers breastfeed during COVID-19
The World Health Organization recognizes breastfeeding as one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. In fact, as UNICEF puts it, breastfeeding in emergencies saves lives. True enough, in emergencies such as this COVID-19 pandemic, infants and young children are at a greater risk of being undernourished as more families get…
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Pasig City gives school children food coupons to mitigate hunger
As the enhanced community quarantine extends, Pasig City government continues to make innovations and level up its emergency response for Pasiguenos. In addition to the mobile markets, they found another way of making food more accessible to families. They provided Food Coupons to public elementary school children. As the Chair of the City Nutrition Committee,…
