The Department of Health (DOH-10) continues its task by closely monitoring the health and nutrition of the evacuees especially the pregnant, mothers, and children inside the evacuation centers.
DOH-10 Nutrition Cluster led by Telesfora Madelo and Millorina Osorio conducted Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF).
The Nutrition Cluster also gave Micronutrient Powder (MNP), determination of Moderately Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Severely Acute Malnutrition (SAM), among evacuees in evacuation centers in Buru-un School of Fisheries and Buru-un gymnasium, Sta. Elena, Tibanga, Maria Cristina—including those who are staying with relatives and friends outside Marawi.
Children also availed of dental cleaning and weight and height assessment services, while expectant mothers received Iron Folic Acid and pre-natal services.
Health and Nutrition workers’ assessment done in five evacuation centers showed that out of 361 toddlers and children aged six to 59-month old screened of MUAC, three were found to have MAM. (pia x)
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