Local Government of Tacurong City in partnership with Zuellig Family Foundation and Nutrition International is currently conducting NEXUS Technical Training for their Health and Nutrition Workers. NNC XII thru Nutrition Officer III, Ms. Annalita Mae V. Flores actively supports the LGU’s endeavor and served as one of the resource persons for the said training.

NEXUS Technical Training aims to deepen knowledge of health and nutrition workers on current state of nutrition in their respective community and understand the various effects of malnutrition on society, identify values, principles, and beliefs as a healthcare worker, and identify effective or defective treatment of those in need of service. One of the objectives as well of the training is to increase participant’s knowledge on community health and nutrition-related programs and services, especially for pregnant women and children aged 0-23 months (First 1000 Days Population) and inter-sectoral referrals for the First 1000 Days Population.

A total of four batches were scheduled for the training, first and second batch were already conducted last February 1-5 and 8-12, 2021 at Dolores Lake Resort, Lake Sebu and Paraiso Verde Hotel, Koronadal City respectively. Third and fourth batch is scheduled on February 15-19,22-26, 2021 to be conducted at Dolores Lake Resort, Lake Sebu and 88 Hotel, Koronadal City respectivle. A total of 120 health and nutrition workers are expected to be equipped by the end of the month.

The Local Government Unit of Tacurong City recognizes that nutrition program plays a huge role in developing a stronger and productive community by prioritizing programs that aims to eradicate malnutrition and hunger. The strengthened City Nutrition Committee of LGU Tacurong chaired by the Hon. City Mayor Angelo Montilla believes that a domino effect can emanate from one healthy person and will further produce positive outcomes, specifically in the elimination of stunting and wasting among children and even the prevention of emerging and re-emerging diseases.

Empowering health and nutrition workers by equipping them with sufficient knowledge and skills on health and nutrition program and services fosters community’s nutrition resiliency.

(Annalita Mae V. Flores, NO III)