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Risk assessment and nutrition counselling free for DOH Caraga employees
BUTUAN CITY – The Center for Health Development Caraga Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Cluster conducted profiling and NCD risk assessment on February 8-10, 2023 at the Leaders Hall, DOH-CHD Caraga Office, Butuan City. The 3-day activity focuses on evaluating the current health status of office staff with provision of appropriate counselling and management.Included in the risk assessment are…
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Oral health month reminds food choices
The National Nutrition Council-Caraga joins in the celebration of the Philippine Dental Health Month that is observed in February.The observance aims to strengthen public awareness of the importance of good oral health pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 559 signed by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.A healthy mouth goes hand in hand with a healthy body.…
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LHEARN hub in Tandag nears completion
BUTUAN CITY- Following the process of establishing the Learning Hub for Enhanced and Revitalized Nutrition (LHEARN) in Tandag City, a follow-up visit was conducted by the National Nutrition Council Caraga on 23 February 2022 to package nutrition programs ready for showcasing nutrition related practices in the city.Dr. Nino Archie S. Labordo, the Regional Nutrition Program…
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Tutok Kainan Phase 3 commences in San Luis
Prosperidad, ADS – The Municipality of San Luis, in coordination with Agusan del Sur Provincial Nutrition Office and National Nutrition Council Caraga conducted the Tutok Kainan – Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) Phase 3, launched on 13 February 2023 at Doña Flavia, San Luis, Agusan del Sur.The activity was attended by PNAO Laniebelle Angchangco, Municipal Administrator…
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6-23 months children to receive food commodities in Agsur
Prosperidad, ADS– Eleven (11) identified municipalities in the Province of Agusan del Sur launched the first day of the dry feeding scheme implementation of the Tutok Kainan – Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) Phase 3 on February 13, 14, and 20, 2023 respectively.The target beneficiaries for Tutok Kainan Phase 3 are 13,113 children aged 6-23 months…
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LGU San Agustin launches TK-DSP on Valentine’s Day
TANDAG CITY – On February 14, 2023, Valentine’s Day, the Municipality of San Agustin, Surigao Del Sur launched the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) for children aged 6 to 23 months old.The TK-DSP launching marks the beginning of improved food and nutrient intakes for the selected beneficiaries in the Municipality of San Agustin. This program…
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NNC Caraga joins in celebration of the National Cancer Awareness Month
This February, the National Nutrition Council Caraga joins the month-long celebration of National Cancer Awareness Month in which the campaign aims to spread the word on how to live a better, healthier, and happier life free from cancer.Cancer is known as a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue…
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180 days dietary supplementation program kicks off in Lanuza
TANDAG CITY- Attended by mothers and guardians with children 6-23 months old, the Tutok Kainan – Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) was officially launched on 15 February 2023 at Surf Camp, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur.The implementation of TK-DSP in the Municipality of Lanuza will guarantee the delivery of complementary early childhood care and development (ECCD) services…
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Surigao del Norte nutrition action officers reconvene for the first time
BUTUAN CITY- The Provincial Nutrition Office of the Province of Surigao del Norte, after the long lockdowns and post Odette response activities reconvened its First Quarter Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) Meeting on February 10, 2023, at the Provincial Health Office, Surigao City.Fifteen (15) Municipal Nutrition Action Officers; City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC) of Surigao City; District…
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Philhealth and its essential role to every Filipino
The National Nutrition Council Caraga joins in the celebration of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) Month, by virtue of Presidential Proclamation 1400, which promotes the important role of social health insurance to every Filipino. The Philhealth, which is the administrator of the NHIP led the observance activity provided in Republic Act 7875, also known…
