Health Ministry launches new Community Nutrition Technician Programme

Mar 10, 2026 News

The Ministry of Health, through its Health Sciences Education Division, on Monday officially launched the Community Nutrition Technician Programme.

(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Health, through its Health Sciences Education Division, on Monday launched the Community Nutrition Technician Programme.

The programme is a collaborative initiative between the Ministry’s Family and Primary Health Care Services, Food Policy Division, and the Chronic Disease Unit.

According to information provided by the ministry, the first cohort consists of 20 students who will undergo training in six months. They will be trained in four key modules which include Foundations in Nutrition and Health, Nutrition Knowledge and Applications, Food Science and Health Applications, and Practical Attachment and Field Training.

The Health Ministry noted that the programme is designed to strengthen community-based nutrition services by equipping trainees with essential knowledge and practical skills.

“Key objectives of the programme include: Equipping students with techniques to conduct nutrition screening and assessments. Providing practical experience in community nutrition outreach. Introducing modern data collection methods for effective nutrition tracking and monitoring,” the ministry explained.

Delivering remarks at the launch, Minister Anthony encouraged the students to work closely with patients to ensure they adhere to proper nutritional guidance. He also urged them to become ambassadors of the healthier society they are being trained to promote.

Additionally, he encouraged the trainees to continue advancing their knowledge in nutrition by utilizing online learning opportunities such as the Coursera platform.

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