THE Department of Health (DOH) announced that it has further intensified its campaign against malnutrition and stunting among children, together with the help of 235 local governments units (LGUs) nationwide.
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said the initiative aims to ensure that every Filipino mother and child is healthy, especially during the first 1,000 days of their lives or what is called the “First 1,000 Days “program.
This includes the launch of the Nutrition Leadership and Governance Program to guide newly elected officials in providing quality health services to pregnant women, mothers, and infants.
The DOH’s focus areas include prenatal care, maternal nutrition, proper breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and faster access to health services and sanitation.
This step is in response to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s directive to reduce the number of stunted and malnourished children in the country.