970 Beneficiaries in Yobe Received FAO’s Tom Brown Food Supplement

 


By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu



Yobe State Government,through the Primary Health Care Borad, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has officially launched the distribution of the Tom Brown food supplement in Fune Local Government Area (LGA) targeted 970 beneficiaries.

The event, which took place on Friday at the Damagum Community aimed at addressing malnutrition among children under the aged of six months to five years.

The Tom Brown formulation a nutritious malted cereal blend made from locally sourced grains such as maize, millet, and soybean is designed to provide essential vitamins and minerals for children under five, who are most vulnerable to malnutrition.

The Director, Primary Healthcare Fune Local Government Area,Tahir Muhammad said,the initiative is part of a broader strategy to combat food insecurity and improve child health across the area.

"The distribution of the tom brown food supplements is for the prevention of relapse in the OTP program, which is being carried out across the LGA.

"The significance of the initiative,stating, “Malnutrition is a silent crisis that affects our children’s growth and development. With the introduction of Tom Brown, we are taking a major step in ensuring our children receive the nutrients they need to thrive," said the PHC director.

He advised the beneficiaries to use the tom brown consistently,it not meant for sale as it is meant for their immediate consumption to ensure they receive a full package of balanced nutrients.

The launch event featured workshops to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of balanced diets and how to prepare the Tom Brown formulation.  

Beneficiaries of the initiative expressed their gratitude, with many parents highlighting the positive impact of the formulation on their children’s health and well-being.


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