00:00Meanwhile, aiming to increase the quality of medical services, the Department of Health, in collaboration with other government agencies, have accomplished today the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project, National Mayor's Forum.
00:11Azar Bien Manalo reports.
00:12Azar Bien Manalo,
00:42is not only the responsibility of the national government, but also of the LGUs.
01:12Part of the program also includes the launching of the Nutrition Leadership and Governance Program that strengthens the capacity of local governments in delivering quality medical services to achieve a healthy community.
01:26This is in line with the 8-point agenda of the Health Department to reduce the number of stunted children in the country and ensure every Filipino child is healthy.
01:36Expansion of the MNP will put right front and center community-driven development as a platform to end malnutrition and to end stunted.
01:46Among the main programs promoted by the department that local governments should focus on are disaster preparedness and immediate response to emergencies,
01:55banning cigarettes and vapes in public areas, and implementing programs to prevent stunting and malnutrition.
02:02BN Manalo from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
