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MP Tops Anaemia Mukt Bharat Index 2025-26 with 92.1 Score

Madhya Pradesh has secured the first position in the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Scorecard 2025-26 with an AMB Index score of 92.1. Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla credited the state's health teams for the achievement, highlighting exceptional performance in Iron-Folic Acid supplementation coverage. The state achieved 95% coverage among children aged 5-9 years, adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana jointly secured second position with 90.6, while Tamil Nadu ranked third with 89.9.

Key Points: MP Ranks 1st in Anaemia Mukt Bharat Index 2025-26

  • MP secures first position with AMB Index score of 92.1
  • 80.4% coverage among children 6-59 months
  • 95% coverage among children 5-9 years, adolescents, pregnant & lactating women
  • Andhra Pradesh and Telangana jointly second with 90.6
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MP ranks 1st in 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat' index 2025-26, Dy CM Shukla credits health teams

Madhya Pradesh tops Anaemia Mukt Bharat Index 2025-26 with 92.1 score. Dy CM Rajendra Shukla credits health teams for exceptional performance in iron-folic acid coverage.

"Healthy citizens constitute the very bedrock of a developed Madhya Pradesh. - Rajendra Shukla"

Bhopal, May 8

Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Friday that has secured the first position in the country in the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Scorecard 2025-26 with an AMB Index score of 92.1.

He added that the achievement reflects the state government's "unwavering commitment and effective implementation" of strategies to improve maternal and child health and control anaemia.

Deputy Chief Minister Shukla congratulated the Health Department, National Health Mission, ASHA workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, allied departments, and the frontline health workforce for the national recognition.

"The state government is working with steadfast dedication towards improving maternal and child health, strengthening nutrition, and eradicating anaemia," he said.

"Healthy citizens constitute the very bedrock of a developed Madhya Pradesh. The State government remains resolute in its efforts to continuously improve performance across every healthcare parameter," he added.

Rajendra Shukla, who is leading the state's Health department, said the state has taken "another decisive step towards a healthy Madhya Pradesh" and has reiterated its resolve to maintain this level of excellence across all public health indicators in the future as well.

"The positive outcomes of which are now clearly visible at the national level," he added.

Madhya Pradesh showed exceptional performance in Iron-Folic Acid supplementation coverage.

"The state achieved 80.4 per cent coverage among children aged between 6 to 59 months. Coverage reached 95 per cent each among children aged between 5 to 9 years, adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating mothers," Deputy Chief Minister Shukla said.

Following Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana jointly secured the second position with an AMB Index of 90.6, while Tamil Nadu ranked third across the country with 89.9.

Deputy Chief Minister Shukla said the state government will continue to work with dedication to sustain the gains made under the campaign and improve health outcomes further.

He added that improving maternal and child health and eliminating anaemia remain key priorities for the state.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the health machinery will keep working in mission mode to ensure regular screening and treatment for anaemia across Madhya Pradesh.

- IANS

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Vikram M
Great achievement, but let's not get carried away. Numbers can sometimes be manipulated or based on limited sampling. I'd like to see independent verification and long-term sustainability. Also, what about urban slums and tribal areas? They often get overlooked in these rankings. Still, good start. đź‘Ź
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Priya S
As a mother of two young children, I can personally vouch for the improvement in healthcare services in MP over the last few years. The anganwadi centres near my home regularly provide iron supplements and nutrition counselling. My kids are healthier now. Keep it up, Madhya Pradesh! 🎉
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Rohit P
Well done MP! But let's also talk about the ground reality - anaemia is linked to poverty, inadequate nutrition, and sanitation. We need a multi-pronged approach: better PDS, clean water, and health education alongside these clinical interventions. Ranking first is good, but actual health improvement is more important.
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Kavya N
Congratulations to all the health workers who slogged tirelessly! My cousin is an ASHA worker in a village near Jabalpur and she works 12-hour days for minimal pay. These frontline warriors truly deserve recognition and better compensation. The government should also ensure their working conditions improve. 🙏
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Siddharth J
Impressive numbers, especially the 95% coverage among pregnant women and adolescents. But what about quality of life? Are we just giving tablets or actually addressing dietary diversity, access to fresh vegetables, and education about iron absorption? This is a good start but the deeper work remains. Still, proud moment for MP! đź‘Ź

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