DepEd launches the Oplan Kalusugan sa Department of Education (OK sa DepEd) which is a convergence of DepEd’s health programs, plans, policies, and activities for their effective and efficient implementation at the school level, in partnership with various stakeholders. OK sa DepEd shall focus on DepEd’s major school health and nutrition programs specifically the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), National Drug Education Program (NDEP), Adolescent Reproductive Health Education (ARH), Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools (WinS), and Medical, Dental, and Nursing Services.
SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM
EMILY S. BUTED Grade 9 Learner
reduce or prevent child undernutrition (stunting, wasting, micronutrient deficiencies); educate children and improve knowledge about healthy diet and lifestyle habits; improve school enrolment; improve school attendance; improve academic performance; reduce food insecurity and hunger.