PBSP and the Local Government of Arteche officially strengthened their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), reaffirming their shared commitment to improving the health and nutrition of mothers and children in Eastern Samar.

The activity gathered 92 pregnant women and women of reproductive age, together with Arteche Rural Health Unit personnel, Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), and community health workers at the Arteche Municipal Covered Court—demonstrating strong local support and collective action toward better health outcomes.

Following the MOA signing, participants engaged in Nutrition Education Session 1 (Batch 2) under the Maalam na MaMa series. The session emphasized the importance of the First 1,000 Days as a critical window for child development, highlighting proper maternal nutrition, safe motherhood practices, and sexual and reproductive health rights.

Pre- and post-assessments were conducted to measure knowledge gains and support behavior change tracking. Pregnant women also received antenatal testing and basic health screening, ensuring that their health status is monitored while linking them to essential services.

This initiative reflects a strong collaboration between PBSP and the LGU, combining capacity building, community engagement, and health service integration. It aims to promote informed decision-making, improve nutrition practices, and encourage early and regular use of maternal health services.

This project is funded by Karl Kübel Stiftung für Kind und Familie (KKS) and the Government of Germany (BMZ) with counterpart from PBSP supporting efforts to ensure a healthier start for every mother and child.

Arteche, Eastern Samar is part of our Zero Poverty Philippines 2030 since 2018 and is an adopted municipality of PBSP. For seven years now, PBSP has implemented projects on health, education, environment and livelihood, in strong collaboration with the LGU.

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