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Wanaparthy Collector Orders Stronger Anemia-Free Pregnancy Program
Wanaparthy District is working to prevent anemia in pregnant women.
District Collector Adarsh Surabhi told health officials to strengthen a program called Nari.
The district has 8,477 registered pregnant women.
From September 18 to October 7, health workers tested 1,808 of them for hemoglobin, a measure related to anemia.
The tests found severe anemia in 20 women, and 292 others had hemoglobin below 9.
The Collector said health workers should identify pregnant women who need help and make sure they receive tests, treatment, and medicine.
He also asked officials to keep checking on their health.
The program aims to prevent deaths among mothers and babies and help pregnant women keep hemoglobin above 11.
District Collector Adarsh Surabhi called for robust implementation of the Nari anemia-free program.
The district had 8,477 registered pregnant women, according to the District Medical and Health Officer.
Hemoglobin tests from September 18 to October 7 covered 1,808 pregnant women.
The tests found severe anemia in 20 women and hemoglobin below 9 in another 292.
Health workers were directed to identify, treat, and closely monitor pregnant women with anemia.
- Who
- Wanaparthy District Collector Adarsh Surabhi, health officials, and pregnant women in the district.
- What
- Officials were directed to strengthen anemia testing, treatment, and monitoring through the Nari program.
- Where
- Wanaparthy District.
- When
- At a meeting held on Thursday; the reported tests took place from September 18 to October 7.
- Why
- To eradicate anemia and prevent maternal and infant deaths.
Key facts
- Registered pregnant women
- 8,477
- Women tested
- 1,808
- Testing period
- September 18 to October 7
- Severe anemia cases
- 20
- Hemoglobin below 9
- 292 women
- Monitoring threshold
- Identify and continuously monitor pregnant women with hemoglobin below 10.
- Stated hemoglobin goal
- Above 11
Sources
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