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BARMM launches comprehensive plan to tackle malnutrition
- Nov 1, 2024
- Taher G. Solaiman
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The RPAN, developed through a collaborative effort between officials from the Regional Nutrition Council-BARMM, the Ministry of Health-BARMM, and planners from cooperating agencies, aims to improve the health and well-being of children in the region.
BARMM Health Minister Kadil Sinolinding, Jr., led the launch, emphasizing the plan's role in bolstering the joint efforts of the MOH-BARMM and the Office of the Chief Minister, Ahod Ebrahim, to address malnutrition across all five provinces and three cities of the BARMM.
The region has witnessed a significant reduction in malnutrition rates since the establishment of the BARMM in 2019. Malnutrition rates, which stood at 45.2% in 2015 during the era of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), have been lowered to 36% by 2021. This progress is attributed to the increased administrative empowerment of the BARMM and the government's commitment to peace and development.
The RPAN will serve as a guide for health workers in the region, providing a roadmap for implementing the BARMM's anti-malnutrition campaign. The plan aims to further reduce malnutrition rates and improve the health and well-being of children in the region.
The launch of the RPAN signifies the BARMM's unwavering commitment to addressing the health challenges facing its people. The plan is expected to play a vital role in improving the overall health and nutrition status of children in the region, contributing to a brighter future for the Bangsamoro people.
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