Daet Municipal Nutrition Program

19/08/2026

11/08/2026

11/08/2026

💉 Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity + Vitamin A Supplementation

The Municipal Health Office of Daet, under the leadership of Municipal Health Officer Dr. Lurene T. Tejada, has begun the implementation of the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR SIA) and Vitamin A Supplementation across the municipality’s 25 barangays.

This important health and nutrition initiative is being carried out in close coordination with the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer, together with our dedicated public health nurses, rural health midwives, Barangay Health Workers, and Barangay Nutrition Scholars who are bringing these essential services closer to our communities.

💉 Measles-Rubella Vaccination
Providing eligible children with additional protection against measles and rubella and helping prevent outbreaks and complications.

💊 Vitamin A Supplementation
🔸 100,000 IU for children 6–11 months old
🔸 200,000 IU for children 12–59 months old

Vitamin A is essential in strengthening children’s immunity, protecting their vision, and supporting their healthy growth and development.

In addition, as part of the celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Municipal Health Office is likewise distributing IEC materials on breastfeeding to help provide accurate and relevant information on the importance of breastfeeding.

This year’s celebration carries the theme:

“Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.”

The activity will continue across the different barangays of Daet as our teams work together to reach more children to ensure that essential health and nutrition services and information are accessible to every community.

The Local Government Unit of Daet remains committed to protecting our children, supporting our mothers, and building a healthier, stronger, and more resilient community.

Para sa malusog na kabataan. Para sa mas malusog na Daet. ❤️

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

06/08/2026

Support exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of baby's life only breastmilk, no other food or drink. Continue breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond with proper complementary feeding.

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month
From Municipal Health Office
& Municipal Nutrition
Committee, LGU Daet

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

In observance of the National Breastfeeding Month celebration, the Municipal Health Office of Daet, in close coordination with the Municipal Nutrition Committee, conducted monitoring visits to assess compliance with Executive Order No. 51 or the National Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, Breast-milk Supplements, and Related Products. Alongside this, the team distributed information, education, and communication (IEC) materials to raise awareness on proper breastfeeding practices and the provisions of EO 51.

The activity was spearheaded by Dra. Lurene T. Tejada, who emphasized the importance of upholding EO 51 to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding as a critical foundation of child nutrition and overall public health. Technical guidance and on-ground coordination were led by Ms. Anita P. Auro and Ms. Glenda C. Artiaga together with MNC members, nutrition program staff, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and Rural Health Unit personnel.

04/08/2026

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Daet, through the Municipal Health Office and Municipal Nutrition Office, conducted the BNS Monthly Meeting and BNC Mentoring Session in Barangay 6 to strengthen the capacity of frontline nutrition workers and barangay nutrition stakeholders. This activity reinforces the critical role of BNS and BNC members as the core of community-based nutrition programs, ensuring proper implementation of national and local nutrition initiatives down to the household level.

The session was spearheaded by Dra. Lurene T. Tejada, who emphasized the integration of nutrition services with primary health care and other barangay development efforts. Ms. Anita P. Auro led the technical discussions, monitoring updates, and guidance on program compliance, and hands on mentoring on BNC while Ms. Glenda C. Artiaga facilitated the sharing of best practices, documentation requirements, and submission of reports for BNS.

This activity ensured that Barangay 6’s BNS and BNC are well-guided, informed, and capable of delivering quality nutrition services to their constituents. Stronger coordination between the municipal and barangay levels was established, while frontline workers gained renewed motivation and clear direction in carrying out their mandate. With strengthened BNS and functional BNCs, the LGU of Daet advances its goal of reducing malnutrition, promoting food and nutrition security, and building healthier communities for every Daeteño.