Manokwari, June 8 -- The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has served approximately 7,000 schoolchildren in South Manokwari District, West Papua Province, according to the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

Mohamad Fadil Alchoiri, coordinating staff for Promotion and Nutritional Education at BGN, said two dedicated kitchens-officially known as nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs)-are currently operating in the district.

"There are two SPPGs in South Manokwari, located in Ransiki and Oransbari Subdistricts," he said when contacted from Manokwari on Sunday.

Alchoiri explained that the two kitchens are tasked with providing nutritious meals for children in pre-school and kindergarten, as well as students in elementary, junior high,...