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Wanaparthy Concludes Ninth Poshan Maah With Nutrition Push
Wanaparthy district held an event to mark the end of its ninth Poshan Maah.
Collector Adarsh Surabhi said programmes are working to reduce anaemia among women and pregnant women.
He said identifying anaemia early and providing treatment can help protect mothers and children.
He also asked health workers and Anganwadi workers to work together.
The number of children with severe acute malnutrition fell from 438 last year to 106.
Surabhi urged staff to test children who may be severely or moderately malnourished.
He said children needing help should receive treatment and better nutrition at rehabilitation centres.
He also advised feeding newborns only breast milk for their first six months.
Collector Adarsh Surabhi addressed the concluding event of the ninth Poshan Maah on Tuesday.
The campaign focused on reducing anaemia among women and pregnant women and improving maternal and child health.
The number of children with severe acute malnutrition reportedly fell from 438 last year to 106.
Surabhi urged staff to test children identified with severe or moderate acute malnutrition and refer them to nutritional rehabilitation centres.
He advised exclusive breastfeeding for newborns during their first six months.
- Who
- Wanaparthy Collector Adarsh Surabhi, Anganwadi workers, and health staff.
- What
- The concluding event of the ninth Poshan Maah highlighted efforts to address anaemia and child malnutrition.
- Where
- Wanaparthy district.
- When
- The event took place on Tuesday; Poshan Maah began on September 9. The year is not specified.
- Why
- To support efforts to reduce anaemia and malnutrition and improve the health of women, mothers, and children.
Key facts
- Event
- Concluding event of the ninth Poshan Maah
- Programme
- Organised by the Women and Child Welfare department as part of Poshan Abhiyaan
- Start date
- Poshan Maah began on September 9; the year is not specified
- Severe acute malnutrition
- The number of affected children fell from 438 last year to 106
- Recommended referral
- Children identified with severe or moderate acute malnutrition should be tested and referred to nutritional rehabilitation centres
- Breastfeeding advice
- Exclusive breast milk for newborns during their first six months
Quotes
Adarsh Surabhi
Wanaparthy district collector
“Special programmes are being undertaken in the district with the aim of eradicating anaemia among women and pregnant women and building an anaemia-free society”
thehansindia.com
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