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10th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

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Top row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyapha (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Mrs Maria Lourdes A. Vega (Executive Director, Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.)

Second row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Services Asia Co., Ltd), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Former Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Mrs Florentino, Ms Cyndy Au (IFF)

Third row from left: Prof Dr Hardinsyah (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia); Ms Goh Peen Ern (BENEO-Institute), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Anke Sentko (BENEO-Institute)

Bottom row from left: Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Presanna Arumugam (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat)

Date: 1 October 2021

Venue: Zoom Online Platform

The 10th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully through Zoom Online Platform on October 1, 2021. The meeting was attended by all Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, Network secretariat and invited guest. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

Minutes of the 9th General Meeting (AGM)

The meeting reviewed and endorsed the previous Minutes from the 9th General Meeting held on September 29, 2020 via GoToMeeting online platform.

SEA-PHN Network Annual Report Year 2020

The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the activities of the Network in the past one year, the key activities concluded and the preview of Year 2021.

Brief Updates on Major Food and Nutrition Activities/Programmes in SEA Countries by Council Members & Associate Members

All Council members and Associate Members shared a brief update on activities from their respective associations/organisations during the past year.

Updates and Discussion of Network Activities

The meeting attendees reviewed and discussed the activities of the Network:

  • Webinar series 1/2021 on School Children Nutrition Promotion and webinar series 2/2021 on National Plans of Action for Nutrition (NPANs) in SEA countries.  
  • Publication of a monograph/review paper of the RNIs/RDAs in SEA countries
  • Updates of NPANs in SEA Countries Monograph 
  • 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Leadership Programme (SEA-PHN LP)
  • Potential future activities of the Network
    • Webinar series 3/2021 on Nutrition Activities during COVID-19 Pandemic in SEA Countries 
    • Webinars for year 2022
    • 2nd SEA-PHN Conference 

9th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Photo of the online meeting

Top row from left: Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Mr Victor Basuki (DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences), Ms Goh Peen Ern (BENEO-Institute), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd)

Middle row from left: Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Immediate Past Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Emeritus Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Mr Le Hoang Vinh (DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences), Prof Dr Hardinsyah (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia)

Bottom row from left:  Ms Cyndy Au (DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences), Assoc Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyapha (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Rasyidah Ali (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat)

Date: 29 September 2020 (Tuesday)

Venue: GoToMeeting Online Platform

The 9th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully through GoToMeeting Platform on September 29, 2020. The meeting was attended by all Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, and the Network secretariat. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

Minutes of the 8th General Meeting (AGM)

The meeting reviewed and endorsed the previous Minutes from the 8th General Meeting held on August 8, 2019 in Bali, in conjunction with the 13th Asian Congress of Nutrition (ACN).

SEA-PHN Network 2019 Annual Report

The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the activities of the Network in the past one year, the key activities concluded and the preview of Year 2020.

Brief Updates on Major Food and Nutrition Activities in SEA Countries by Council Members & Associate Members

All Council members and Associate Members shared a brief update on activities from their respective associations/organisations during the past year.

Publication Review of National Plans of Action for Nutrition (NPANs) in SEA countries in Malaysian Journal of Nutrition

In order for the Network’s monograph on the review of NPAN in SEA Countries to reach out to more stakeholders, the meeting attendees discussed and decided to publish a concise review of the NPANs in Malaysian Journal of Nutrition.

Analysis and Review of RDA/RNIs in 5 SEA Countries (SEA-PHN Network Member Countries)

Meeting attendees discussed the progress of the project on compilation, analysis and review of RDA/RNIs in member countries. The working paper and publication outline of the project were discussed.

1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Leadership Programme (SEA-PHN LP)

The 1st SEA-PHN LP programme has been postponed to next year (tentatively scheduled for August 2021) due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Implementation of Good Nutrition – Key to Healthy Children (GNKHC) Programme in Member Countries

Meeting attendees shared the implementation of the GNHKC module in respective country and discussed the further uses of the GNKHC modules in more schools, beyond the schools in the Network’s GNKHC programme implemented among the member countries.  

Potential Future Activities of SEA-PHN Network

Meeting attendees discussed and proposed ideas for future activities of SEA-PHN Network. The proposal on organising a webinar on School Child Nutrition Promotion in Southeast Asia was proposed and accepted. The draft working paper of the webinar was discussed.

3rd Council of SEA-PHN Network 2020-2023

Meeting attendees discussed and elected Dr Tee and Assoc Prof Dr Nalinee as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Network respectively, for term 2020-2023. 

Nutrition Leadership Programme 2020

1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Leadership Programme (SEA-PHN LP) & 2nd Malaysia Nutrition Leadership Programme (MyNLP)

Programme Postponed. Details below..

Young, aspiring professionals in the field of food & nutrition are invited to submit their application to be selected as part of the Nutrition Leadership Programme oganised by the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network & Nutrition Society of Malaysia.

The Programme focuses on honing the participants’ application of soft-skills and acquiring the requisite knack towards enhancing leadership competency among nutrition professionals.

Programme Date:
Postponed to a later date

Venue:
Insitute of Leadership & Development UiTM, Bandar Enstek, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

Organised by:
SEA-PHN and Nutrition Society of Malaysia

Corporate Partners:

  • Beneo GmbH
  • DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences
  • Pepsico

Preliminary Announcement

Please view our preliminary announcement below:

Preliminary Announcement Document
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Important Notice on Postponement of Programme

Important Notice on Postponement of Programme
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Programme Agenda (tentative)

MyNLP 2020 Programme Agenda
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How to Apply?

Please download the application form below and submit the form to [email protected]. Please indicate in the subject “MyNLP2020 Application – Your Name”.

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Technical Working Committee

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View the 1st Malaysia Nutrition Leadership Programme 2017 report here

1st Malaysia Nutrition Leadership Programme 2017 Report
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8th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Sitting from left: Dr Saipin Chotivichien (Ministry of Public Health Thailand), Prof Ladda Mo-Suwan (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Prof Dr Hardinsyah Ridwan (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Immediate Past Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia).

Standing from left: Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Yvonne Chwee (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Cyndy Au (DuPont Nutrition & Bioscience), Mr Victor Basuki (DuPont Nutrition & Bioscience), Mr Muhammad Aries (Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Ms Eden Roula (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Mrs Florentino, Ms Goh Peen Ern (Beneo Asia Pacific Ptd Ltd), Ms Anke Sentko (Beneo Asia Pacific Ptd Ltd), Mr Liu Feng (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat).

Date: 8 August 2019 (Thursday)

Venue: The Westin Nusa Dua Resort, Bali

The 8th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully at The Westin Nusa Dua Resort, Bali on August 8, 2019. The meeting was attended by all Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, representative from the Ministry of Health. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

  • Minutes of the 7th General Meeting (AGM)

The meeting reviewed the previous Minutes from the 7th General Meeting held on July 18, 2018 in Bangkok.

  • Brief Updates by Council Members, Associate Members & Guests

All council members, associate members and guests shared a brief update on activities from their respective associations/organisations during the past year.

  • SEA-PHN Network 2018 Annual Report

The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the key activities and milestones that have been achieved by the Network since its establishment in June 2014.

  • Good Nutrition – Key to Healthy Children (GNKHC), multi-country school nutrition initiative

The 5 member countries had successfully implemented this initiative in their respective countries. The meeting attendees discussed on the next steps to advocate the continued use of GNKHC to the authorities.   

  • Compilation of NPAN (National Plan of Action for Nutrition) of SEA Countries

A monograph on the compilation of NPAN of SEA Countries was published.

  • 2nd Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference

The meeting attendees discussed on the host country for the next Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference. It was agreed that The Philippines will host the conference in 2022.  

  • Potential Future Activities of SEA-PHN Network

Meeting attendees discussed and proposed ideas for future activities of SEA-PHN Network. One of the proposed ideas is advocacy of national policy and framework to other countries in the region, i.e. Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.

7th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Sitting from left: Assoc Prof Dr. Umaporn Suthutvoravut (Nutrition Association of Thailand), Prof Ladda Mo-Suwan (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Prof Dr Hardinsyah Ridwan (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.).

Standing from left: Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Mrs Florentino, Mrs Saisom Sukjai (Ministry of Health Thailand), Ms Narttaya Ungkanavin (Ministry of Health Thailand), Dr Do Thu Thuy (Ministry of Health Vietnam), Dr May Khin Than (Ministry of Health Myanmar), Ms Zalma Abdul Razak (Ministry of Health Malaysia), Ms Cyndy Au (DuPont Nutrition & Health), Mr Victor Basuki (DuPont Nutrition & Health), Ms Usha Viswanathen (Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition Asia-Pacific), Ms Goh Peen Ern (Beneo Asia Pacific Ptd Ltd), Mr Liu Feng (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Ms Nattanee Kasemrattakul (Mondelez International), Ms Yvonne Chwee (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat).

Date:

July 18, 2018 (Wednesday)

Venue:

Compass Skyview Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

The 7th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully at Compass Skyview Hotel, Bangkok on July 18, 2018. The meeting was attended by all Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, several representatives from the Ministry of Health of respective member countries. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

  • Minutes of the 6th General Meeting (AGM)

    The meeting reviewed the previous Minutes from the 6th General Meeting held on July 28 & 29, 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Brief Updates by Council Members, Associate Members & Guests

    All council members, associate members and guests shared a brief update on activities from their respective associations/organisations during the past year.

  • SEA-PHN Network 2017 Annual Report

    The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the key activities and milestones that have been achieved by the Network since its establishment in June 2014.

  • • Good Nutrition – Key to Healthy Children (GNKHC), multi-country school nutrition initiative

    This initiative is in the process of implementation in the 5 member countries. The meeting attendees discussed on the progress and implementation.

  • Compilation of NPAN (National Plan of Action for Nutrition) of SEA Countries

    The manuscript on the compilation of NPAN of SEA Countries is in the process of drafting.

  • 2nd Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference

    The meeting attendees discussed on the host country for the next Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference.

  • Potential Future Activities of SEA-PHN Network

    Meeting attendees discussed and proposed ideas for future activities of SEA-PHN Network. One of the proposed ideas is a leadership programme for member countries.

6th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Sitting from left: Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Hardinsyah Ridwan (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Assoc Prof Dr Umaporn Suthutvoravut (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand).

Standing from left: Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Mrs Florentino, Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Dr Jacques Bindels (Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition Asia-Pacific), Mr Victor Basuki (DuPont Nutrition & Health), Mr Vinh Le Hoang (DuPont Nutrition & Health), Ms Yvonne Chwee (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat)

Date:

July 28 & 29, 2017 (Friday & Saturday)

Venue:

Pullman Saigon Centre Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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The 6th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully at Pullman Saigon Centre Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on July 28 & 29, 2017. The meeting was attended by council members and representatives from associate members. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

  • Minutes of the 5th General Meeting (AGM)

    The meeting reviewed the previous Minutes from the 5th General Meeting held on May 18, 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  • School Children Intervention Programme to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living

    The meeting discussed on the detailed proposal (methodology & implementation plan), topics to be included in the final module and the proposed key messages.

  • Compilation of NPAN (National Plan of Action for Nutrition) of SEA Countries

    The meeting discussed on the next step for the compilation of NPAN of SEA Countries.

5th Annual SEA-PHN Network Meeting

Sitting from left: Assoc Prof Dr. Umaporn Suthutvoravut (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Hardinsyah Ridwan (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia).

Standing from left: Ms Yvonne Chwee (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Cyndy Au (DuPont Nutrition & Health), Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Dr Ma Socorro Ignacio (Nutrition Foundation of Philippines Inc), Mr Victor Basuki (DuPont Nutrition & Health), Ms Zalma Abdul Razak (Ministry of Health Malaysia), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Dr May Khin Than (Ministry of Health Myanmar), Ms Anke Sentko (Beneo Asia Pacific Ptd Ltd), Dr Do Thu Thuy (Ministry of Health Vietnam), Ms Susan Kevork (Nestle), Mrs Florentino, Dr Jacques Bindels (Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition Asia-Pacific), Ms Goh Peen Ern (Beneo Asia Pacific Ptd Ltd), Hj Zakaria Kamis (Ministry of Health Brunei Darusalam), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat).

Date:

May 18, 2017 (Thursday)

Venue:

Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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The 5th Annual General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully at Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur on May 18, 2017. The meeting was attended by all Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, several representatives from the Ministry of Health of respective member countries. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

  • Minutes of the 4th General Meeting (AGM)

    The meeting reviewed the previous Minutes from the 4th General Meeting held on October 21, 2016 in Hanoi.

  • Brief Updates by Council Members, Associate Members & Guests

    All council members, associate members and guests shared a brief update on activities from their respective associations/organisations during the past year.

  • SEA-PHN Network 2016 Annual Report

    The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the key activities and milestones that have been achieved by the Network since its establishment in June 2014.

  • 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference 2017

    The 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference in conjunction with the 32nd Scientific Conference of NSM, conference was successfully organised by NSM, under the auspices of SEA-PHN Network and attended by about 480 attendees from 23 countries. There were scientific sessions ranging from keynote address and plenary lectures by distinguished senior/pioneer nutritionists in Southeast Asia, symposia sessions by various key opinion leaders, lunch symposia by corporate partners and round table discussions. There were also competition for the Young Researchers’ Awards (oral & poster), Free Paper Presentations and more than 200 posters displayed.

  • School Children Intervention Programme to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living

    The council members have agreed on the Train-the-Trainer approach. The meeting discussed on the implementation details.

  • Compilation of NPAN (National Plan of Action for Nutrition) of SEA Countries

    The meeting discussed on the compilation of NPAN of SEA Countries, including the template.

  • Potential Future Activities of SEA-PHN Network

    Meeting attendees are encouraged to propose ideas for future activities of SEA-PHN Network.

  • Election of the 2nd Term SEA-PHN Network Council (Jun 2017 – Jun 2019)

    The council is to serve a 3-year term. Election was held to elect the new term of SEA-PHN Network Council.

4th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Sitting from left: Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Assoc Prof Dr. Umaporn Suthutvoravut (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Dr Nguyen Duc Vinh (Ministry of Health Vietnam), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.).

Standing from left: Ms Yvonne Chwee (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Cyndy Au (DuPont Nutrition & Health), Mrs Florentino, Ms Angie Low (Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition Asia-Pacific), Mr Victor Basuki (DuPont Nutrition & Health), Ms Goh Peen Ern (Beneo Asia Pacific Ptd Ltd), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat).

Date:

October 21, 2016 (Friday)

Venue:

Hilton Opera Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam

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The 4th General Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully at the Hilton Opera Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam on October 21, 2016. The meeting was attended by council members, representatives from associate members and representative from Ministry of Health Vietnam. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

  • Brief Updates by Guest (Representative from Ministry of Health Vietnam)

    Dr Vinh, director of maternal child health of Vietnam Ministry of Health shared his thought on how this network can contribute towards public health nutrition programme.

  • Minutes of the 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM)

    The meeting reviewed the previous Minutes from the 3rd Annual General Meeting held on July 26, 2016 in Manila.

  • 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference 2017

    NSM updated the Network on the preparation on the 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference in 2017, in conjunction with the 32nd Scientific Conference of NSM, under the auspice of the SEA-PHN Network. The meeting discussed various items on the conference, such as registration fee, programme structure, website, conference marketing and promotion, topics and speakers, etc.

  • School Children Intervention Programme to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living

    On the mechanism to conduct this programme, the meeting agreed to the approach of training the teachers where local nutrition associations/ societies are to select schools and conduct Train-the-Trainer Workshop for Teachers. The programme will commence with 1-2 pilot school, about 50 – 80 children in each country and have full force implementation in 2018.

  • Compilation of Nutrition Situations & NPAN (National Plan of Action for Nutrition) of SEA Countries

    Compilation of NPAN is useful to obtain information and understand the approach by different countries planning nutrition programmes. For the compilation of nutrition situation of countries, as the data collection is massive, the meeting agreed to keep this project in view till a later date.

3rd Annual SEA-PHN Network Meeting

Sitting from left: Ms Zalma Abdul Razak (Ministry of Health Malaysia), Emeritus Prof Dr Chulaporn Roongpisuthipong (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Assoc Prof Dr Umaporn Suthutvoravut (Honorary Advisor of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Prof Dr Hardinsyah Ridwan (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia; Chairman, SEA-PHN Network), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Emeritus Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Mrs Florentino, Dr Do Thu Thuy (Ministry of Health Vietnam).

Standing from left: Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Koo Pei Fern (Tate & Lyle), Dr Imelda Agdeppa (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Dr Jacques G. Bindels (Danone Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (Pepsico Asia Services Ltd), Mr Liu Feng (Pepsico Asia Services Ltd), Mr Victor Basuki (DuPont Nutrition & Health), Ms Anke Sentko (Beneo GmbH), Ms Goh Peen Ern (Beneo GmbH), Ms Susan Kevork (Nestle R&D Center Singapore), Dr Socorro Ignacio (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.) Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat).

Date:

July 26, 2016 (Tuesday)

Venue:

Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Philippines

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The 3rd Annual Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Phillipines on 26 July, 2016. The meeting was attended by all Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, several representatives from the Ministry of Health of respective member countries as well as observers from the member societies and corporate company. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

  • Minutes of 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM)

    The meeting participants reviewed and approved the Minutes of the 2nd AGM that was held on 6 June 2015 in Jakarta.

  • Brief Updates by Council Members & Associate Members

    All Council Members and Associate Members shared a brief update on activities from their respective organisation in the past year.

  • SEA-PHN Network 2015 Annual Report

    The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the key activities of the Network in year 2015 and summarised how the Network has helped to promote public health nutrition.

  • SEA-PHN Network Website-Updates

    The meeting viewed the website traffic for the past one year. The Network website has been visited by users from 115 countries; most website users were rather young (below 35 years old) whereas the session duration that the users spent on the website was rather short. It was noted that the Network’s website is a good platform for sharing of resources but more promotion for its use is needed.

  • Compilation of Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG)

    Two articles derived from the FBDGs compilation project were published in the supplement of Malaysian Journal of Nutrition. The 1st article compared the key messages of the FBDGs of 6 SEA countries whereas the 2nd article compared the pictorial guide that accompanies the FBDGs. Members and Associate Members were reminded to share the publication with their colleagues.

  • 1st SEA-PHN Conference 2017

    The meeting discussed the preparation work for the 1st SEA-PHN Conference 2017, including development of conference website, conference’s scientific programme, potential speakers, promotion and marketing of the conference.

  • Collaborative Project on School Children Intervention Programme to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living

    The meeting went through the compilation of intervention studies for primary school children that have been conducted in the region, and re-viewed the proposal for the collaborative project that has been presented at 2nd AGM. There was general agreement that the project proposed is too large and complicated for implementation by the Network. Members agreed to review the proposal, with the view of trimming down the project.

  • Future Plans of SEA-PHN Network

    The meeting agreed to work on two new projects, ie on analysis of nutrition situation and National Plan of Action for Nutrition of the countries in Southeast Asia region. Members were urged to share related publication/documentations for the compilation and analysis purposes.

2nd Annual SEA-PHN Network Meeting

Sitting from left: Prof Dr Le Thi Hop (President of Vietnam Nutrition Association), Assoc Prof Dr. Umaporn Suthutvoravut (President of Nutrition Association of Thailand), Mr Irianis (Ministry of Health Indonesia, representing Mr Doddy Izwardy), Dr Tee E Siong (President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Prof Dr Hardinsyah Ridwan (President of Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Dr Rodolfo F. Florentino (Chairman-President of Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.), Ms. Rokiah Don (Ministry of Health Malaysia).

Standing from left: Dr Phan Thi Ninh (Ministry of Health Vietnam), Mrs Florentino, Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor (Vice-President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Ms Cyndy Au (Du Pont Nutrition & Health), Dr Jacques G. Bindels (Danone Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd), Ms Anke Sentko (Beneo GmbH), Ms Yashna Harjani (Pepsico Asia Services Ltd), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat).

Date:

June 6, 2015 (Saturday)

Venue:

Crowne Plaza, Jakarta, Indonesia

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The 2nd Annual Meeting of SEA-PHN Network was held successfully at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia on June 6, 2015. The meeting was attended by all council members, representatives from associate members and several representatives from the Ministry of Health of respective member countries. The main meeting Agenda and discussions were:

  • Brief Updates by Council Members, Associate Members & Guests

    All council members, associate members and guests shared a brief update on activities from their respective associations/organisations during the past year.

  • Minutes of Inaugural Annual Meeting

    The meeting reviewed the previous Minutes from the Inaugural Meeting held on June 2nd, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur.

  • SEA-PHN Network 2014 Annual Report

    The meeting reviewed the annual report which documented the key activities and milestones that have been achieved by the Network since its establishment in June 2014.

  • SEA-PHN Network Website-Updates

    It was reported that the dedicated website for the Network was updated regularly and serves as a useful resource for members of the Network. Members and Associate Members were reminded to continuously provide reports of activities and relevant documents for uploading on the website.

  • Compilation of Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG)

    A draft manuscript of the FBDG compilation was presented and reviewed during the annual meeting. It was agreed that the manuscript be published as a supplement in the Malaysian Journal of Nutrition.

  • Collaborative Child Nutrition Project 2016

    - A proposal to carry out an intervention programme amongst primary school children was discussed and the meeting agreed in principle for a collaborative programme to be carried out in several member countries using a similar intervention protocol. The intervention programme should include nutrition promotion activities aimed at the school children, their parents and the community.

    - As a first step, the participants of the meeting agreed to carry out a situational analysis of the intervention programmes/studies that have been carried out in Southeast Asian countries.

  • 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference 2017

    The meeting agreed to organise the 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference in 2017, in conjunction with the 32nd Scientific Conference of NSM, under the auspice of the SEA-PHN Network.

  • Future Plans

    Several suggestions/proposal were made on new activities/programmes such as conducting compilation/documentation/translation of nutrition policies, action plans for the region and leadership training programmes for young nutritionist.