People With Anaemia And Malnutrition To Be Identified, Says CM Jagan
1 year, 2 months ago

People With Anaemia And Malnutrition To Be Identified, Says CM Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy asked officials on Wednesday to ensure that the people with anaemia and malnutrition are identified in the ongoing YSR Jagananna Arogya Suraksha programme and given nutritious food as also medicines. Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the officials to closely monitor the Sampoorn Poshan programme and said haemoglobin tests should be conducted on pregnant women, infants and children every month. The chief minister said, “The health department should take the responsibility of serving medicines to the anaemic patients and victims of malnutrition identified in the Jagananna Aarogya Suraksha camps. The chief minister said haemoglobin tests should be conducted every month on children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

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Addressing malnutrition as a strategic investment in the nation's future
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Addressing malnutrition as a strategic investment in the nation's future

Hindustan Times  

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Karnataka Minister airs concern over growing malnutrition among pregnant women and children
11 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Minister airs concern over growing malnutrition among pregnant women and children

Hindustan Times  

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Bridging the malnutrition gap, the Bemetara way
1 year, 4 months ago

Bridging the malnutrition gap, the Bemetara way

The Hindu  

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Food fortification is the key to addressing malnutrition in India, says UNWFP official
1 year, 5 months ago

Food fortification is the key to addressing malnutrition in India, says UNWFP official

The Hindu  

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A public health management perspective on malnourishment
2 years, 3 months ago

A public health management perspective on malnourishment

Hindustan Times  

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Malnutrition in India is a worry in a modern scenario
2 years, 6 months ago

Malnutrition in India is a worry in a modern scenario

The Hindu  

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Diversifying plates for girls
2 years, 7 months ago

Diversifying plates for girls

The Hindu  

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Hidden hunger is a threat to achieving 2025 global nutrition targets
2 years, 9 months ago

Hidden hunger is a threat to achieving 2025 global nutrition targets

Hindustan Times  

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Alarming hunger or statistical artefact?
3 years, 2 months ago

Alarming hunger or statistical artefact?

The Hindu  

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Use the latest research to combat child under-nutrition
3 years, 3 months ago

Use the latest research to combat child under-nutrition

Live Mint  

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Failing on food: The Hindu Editorial on child malnutrition and the value of good school meals
3 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Malnutrition not just a problem of the poor; focus should be on correct feeding practices, say experts
3 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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High malnutrition persists in India despite surplus food, says Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar
3 years, 8 months ago

High malnutrition persists in India despite surplus food, says Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar

Firstpost  

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India's war on anemia can get a boost through locally sourced food, targetted training of moms
4 years, 1 month ago

India's war on anemia can get a boost through locally sourced food, targetted training of moms

Firstpost  

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4 years, 3 months ago

Underprivileged Children, Lactating Mothers Hit Badly Due To Covid-19; PIL Before SC Seeks Formulation Of New Covid Centric Nutrition Strategy [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A public interest litigation has been filed before the Supreme Court of India seeking directions for formulation of a uniform Covid-19 centric nutrition strategy for underprivileged children and lactating mothers who have been badly hit due to closure of schools and Anganwadis and also due to reverse migration. The PIL states- "The closure of government schools and Anganwadis during the …

Need a different approach to address child malnutrition
5 years ago

Need a different approach to address child malnutrition

The Hindu  

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Children’s Day 2019: India can break the vicious cycle of malnutrition
5 years, 1 month ago

Children’s Day 2019: India can break the vicious cycle of malnutrition

Firstpost  

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Study in slum finds undernutrition in children and obesity in adults
5 years, 3 months ago

Study in slum finds undernutrition in children and obesity in adults

The Hindu  

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Obesity and undernutrition coexist, finds study
5 years, 3 months ago

Obesity and undernutrition coexist, finds study

The Hindu  

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Hyderabad: Children lack micronutrients
5 years, 6 months ago

Hyderabad: Children lack micronutrients

Deccan Chronicle  

An alarming number of Indian children between three and six years of age have been found to be highly deficient in micronutrients, which explains the increasing incidences of stunting and obesity in India. 46.6 million children, of which the urban prevalence stands at 19.2 per cent while the rural prevalence stands at 26.8 per cent. Deficiencies have been noted in …

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