By Gilbert Ochieng
A total of 632 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers in Busia have been trained on Vitamin A supplementation.
The exercise was done by the Department of Health and Sanitation and the Department of Education and Vocational Training.
The Deputy Nutrition Coordinator Vincent Kwena said the objective is to equip teachers with knowledge on the importance of learners getting Vitamin A, which is vital in supporting growth and development besides combating infections.
Speaking at Kaliwa Primary School in Teso South Sub County recently, Kwena who was accompanied by the County Director of ECDE Douglas Barasa said teachers will be expected to disseminate information to parents who are supposed to work closely with healthcare workers for the benefit of children.
“We appeal to the Early Childhood Development Education teachers in Busia County to support efforts by the Department of Health and Sanitation to ensure that children get Vitamin A supplements,” he said.
His remarks were echoed by Teso South Sub County Nutrition officer Judeline Mbalwe and Mr Barasa who urged the teachers not to ignore the sensitization exercise which he said will help improve the health of children.
Mbalwe asked them to take the responsibility of providing guidance to the youth against drugs and substance abuse by instilling in them the required morals and values.
ECDE teachers trained in Bunyala are 56, Butula (87), Matayos (82), Nambale (88), Samia (96), Teso North (128) and Teso South (95).
