Eradicating Anemia in India
Anemia is a serious global public health problem with lasting consequences on children’s lives. In the worst cases, it can lead to child mortality. In India, the data shows staggering prevalence numbers in the age group 0-19 years which has led to a commitment by the Government of India to eradicate anemia by 2047. HemoCue has partnered with India in the fight against anemia for over 10 years through various national public health initiatives.
The Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) program was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2018. The program aims to reduce the prevalence of anemia among various groups including children, adolescents and women of reproductive age by intensifying initiatives, strengthening the existing mechanisms and developing newer strategies for managing anemia.
HemoCue has supported the AMB program through various initiatives such as the T3 (Test, Treat and Talk) screening and intervention camps hosted by AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) throughout the country, one of the key strategies for AMB. The camps help test, monitor and track anemia rates among wider populations. They are also used as forums to educate people on lifestyle and diet changes to increase iron levels.
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