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J&K's Ramban Launches Door-to-Door Drive for an Anaemia-Free Future

The Health Department has intensified the 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat' campaign in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district with a special training programme for ASHA workers and female health staff. The initiative focuses on door-to-door visits for early identification, awareness, and management of anaemia among women and children. A key component involves ASHA workers administering weekly Iron Folic Acid syrup to young children and distributing coloured tablets to older children and adolescents. The campaign aims to make Ramban anaemia-free through sustained, community-level intervention and close monitoring of supplement intake.

Key Points: Ramban Intensifies Door-to-Door Anaemia Prevention Campaign

  • Door-to-door awareness drives
  • Early identification of anaemia
  • Targeted IFA syrup & tablet distribution
  • Empowering ASHA workers & mothers
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Door-to-door anaemia prevention drive launched in J&K's Ramban

J&K's Ramban district launches a door-to-door drive, training ASHA workers to detect anaemia early and distribute IFA supplements to children and teens.

"ASHA workers will administer Iron Folic Acid syrup to children aged between six months to five years, at a dose of one millilitre per week. - Dr. Reyaz"

Ramban, Jan 1

The Health Department, on Thursday, intensified the 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat' campaign in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district by organising a special awareness and training programme involving trained doctors, ASHA workers, and other female health staff.

During the programme, ASHA workers were sensitised about effective strategies to prevent and manage anaemia among women and children.

Trained doctors educated participants on the identification, prevention, and management of anaemia, while emphasising the crucial role played by ASHA workers in reaching out to communities at the grassroots level.

Medical experts stressed that ASHA workers should regularly visit their assigned areas, spread awareness, identify anaemia cases at an early stage, and ensure proper guidance and follow-up.

The initiative aims to strengthen interventions at the ground level so that, through collective and sustained efforts, Ramban district can be made anaemia-free.

Speaking to IANS, Dr. Reyaz said that continuous efforts are being made under the 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat' campaign in the district and gaps are being identified.

he added that an open discussion was held during the Ramban programme and work on the campaign would now begin at the grassroots level.

He also said that ASHA workers will administer Iron Folic Acid syrup to children aged between six months to five years, at a dose of one millilitre per week.

The intake will be closely monitored, and records will be maintained.

Once mothers are adequately informed, they will be encouraged to administer the syrup themselves.

For children aged between five to nine years, pink tablets will be given, while blue tablets will be provided to children aged between 10 and 19 years.

Dr. Ankula said that ASHA workers were thoroughly briefed about the 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat' programme during the event.

She said that the ASHA workers were trained on how to conduct door-to-door visits and ensure proper distribution of medicines to children.

The campaign reflects the Health Department's commitment to combating anaemia through awareness, early detection, and sustained community-level intervention across the Ramban district.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but execution is key. Hope the medicine supply chain is robust and there is proper follow-up. We've seen many such campaigns lose steam after the initial push. Fingers crossed this one sustains.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in public health, the focus on door-to-door visits and community-level intervention is spot on. Anaemia is a silent crisis, especially in hilly regions. Kudos to the health department for this targeted approach.
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Aman W
This is the kind of news we need to see more often. Direct, actionable healthcare reaching the grassroots. The color-coding for tablets for different age groups is a smart, simple idea to avoid confusion.
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Meera T
Wonderful! But alongside medicine, they must also strongly promote dietary changes - more green leafy vegetables, jaggery, lentils. Prevention through nutrition is just as important as the syrup and tablets.
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Vikram M
Hope this model is replicated in other districts as well. Anaemia Mukt Bharat is a crucial mission for the nation's future health. The focus on monitoring and maintaining records is very encouraging.

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