Jakarta, Oct. 5 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) conducted technical training for 1,800 food handlers from Bogor and Sukabumi, West Java, to strengthen the governance of SPPGs, or kitchens dedicated to the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.

Held in Sukabumi on October 4-5, the capacity-building activity was organized in response to public concerns over food safety following recent reports of residents suffering health problems after consuming MBG meals in several regions.

"Food safety is key to ensuring public health. We hope all food handlers will become more disciplined in applying hygiene and sanitation standards to prevent meal contamination," BGN Director of Provision and Distribution Nurjaeni noted in a statement here on S...