MILK AND MICRONUTRIENT. The provincial government, through the Provincial Nutrition Committee, extends assistance to children aged three and above to support their nutritional needs. Contributed photo
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Amid the rising cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the provincial government, led by Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, distributed milk and multivitamin supplements to undernourished children in the province.
“Ang kalusugan ng mamamayan, lalo na ng mga bata, ay napakahalaga. Ang programang ito ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ay makatutulong sa kalusugan ng mga bata, lalo na ngayong marami sa mga magulang ang nawalan ng trabaho,’’ Governor Delta said.
“Kaya may pandemya man o wala, tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang pagbibigay natin ng suporta sa kanila,” he added.
The said activity is being facilitated by the Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC), headed by Elaine Tinambunan. It aims to improve the growth development, boost the immune system, and increase the appetite of the children aged three and above.
According to Tinambunan, the distribution is part and a continuation of this year’s celebration of Nutrition Month with the theme “Batang Pinoy, Sana Tall… Iwas Stunting, Sama All! Iwas all din sa COVID-19.”
“Mas pinalawig pa ni Governor Delta ang ating programa. Imbis na isang beses sa isang taon, ginawa niya itong anim na beses. Bale makatatanggap ng gatas at bitamina ang mga bata isang beses kada buwan sa loob ng anim na buwan,” she said.
To date, two packs of 1.2 kilogram of fortified powdered milk and five bottles of 60 milliliter multivitamins with iron and Buclizine syrup were rolled out to each of 207 beneficiaries in various barangays in the municipality of Bacolor.
Aside from this, the Rotary Club Cluster 4A also provided the beneficiaries kits that contain soap, alcohol, face shield, and other COVID-19 protective equipment. —Jasmine Jaso/Pampanga PIO
