LGU Prosperidad Strengthens Local Action for Nutrition Emergencies

The LGU Prosperidad, through the Municipal Health Office-Nutrition Services, participated in the four-day Training on Nutrition in Emergencies and Information Management (NiEm-IM) conducted by the Provincial Health Office-Nutrition Services on August 17-20, 2026 at the Patin-ay Learning Center, Prosperidad, ADS. The activity brought together representatives of the Municipal Nutrition Committee members, strengthening coordination among offices in addressing nutrition concerns during emergencies.

The training went beyond lectures and discussions. Participants worked on the preparation of a Nutrition in Emergencies (NiEm) Plan, applying the concepts discussed to the actual local setting of Prosperidad. They also went through a simulation exercise where the Nutrition Cluster and the LGU were tasked to respond to a simulated emergency, covering the coordination, assessment, information management, and delivery of appropriate nutrition interventions.

For the LGU Prosperidad, the four-day activity provided an opportunity to identify what needs to be prepared before an emergency happens and, more importantly, who needs to act when it does. The exercise reinforced the importance of having a clear plan and coordinated response, particularly in ensuring that children, pregnant and lactating women, and other nutritionally vulnerable groups continue to receive the support they need even during emergencies. see more…

DIO: ROMELIN G. AGBAY