08/11/2025
Ambaguio NutriBalita | | November 08, 2025
📢 MUNICIPAL NUTRITION COMMITTEE ADVISORY
Subject: Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) Preparedness and Response for Typhoon “Uwan”
In anticipation of the possible impact of Severe Tropical Storm “Uwan”, all members of the Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) and Barangay Nutrition Committees (BNCs) are hereby advised to activate Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) preparedness measures to ensure the continuity of nutrition services and protection of nutritionally at-risk populations, especially infants, young children, pregnant and lactating women.
The following actions are hereby enjoined:
1. Activate Barangay Nutrition Committees (BNCs):
> Ensure readiness of local nutrition focal persons and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) for coordination and rapid assessment.
> Integrate NiE response in the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (BDRRM) plan and emergency coordination efforts.
2. Preposition Nutrition Supplies and IEC Materials:
> Check the availability of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), micronutrient powder (MNP), and iron-folic acid (IFA) supplements, if available.
> Prepare communication materials promoting proper infant and young child feeding (IYCF) during emergencies.
3. Ensure Protection of IYCF Practices:
> Promote and support exclusive breastfeeding and discourage uncontrolled distribution of breastmilk substitutes.
> Identify safe spaces for mothers and children in evacuation centers where feasible.
4. Conduct Rapid Nutrition Assessment Post-Impact:
> Coordinate with the MNAO, RHU, and MDRRMO for immediate assessment of nutrition-related needs in affected barangays.
5. Coordination and Reporting:
> BNCs are advised to report all NiE-related updates and needs to the Barangay Nutrition Action Officerso or the Health Reporting Pointperson for consolidation, reporting, and action.
Let us remain vigilant, proactive, and compassionate in safeguarding the nutrition and health of our most vulnerable sectors amidst this impending disaster. Keep Safe Everyone 🙏🙏🙏....