New Approach to Eradicate Anemia Launched

Anemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan is Odisha’s own programme for making the state free from anemia, especially women and children.

AMLAN (Anemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan), a multi-pronged method for accelerated reduction of anemia among targeted groups has been launched by Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik.

The programme will be carried out by several departments including Health & Family Welfare, School & Mass Education, Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti and ST & SC Development.

National Anemia Control Programme

The programme will benefit about 1.37 crore people, which includes pregnant women, lactating mothers, women of reproductive age group, adolescents, and children, he said.

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‘Major interventions under AMLAN (Anemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan) programme are strengthening iron and folic acid supplementation, testing for hemoglobin, treatment of anemic cases, capacity building of service providers and social behavior change communication.’

This programme will be rolled out in 55,000 government and government-aided schools and 74,000 Anganwadi Centers across the state, he informed.

“All our endeavors are focused on the principle that every life is precious. The state government has prioritized development of the health sector in our state,” said the Chief Minister.

With intensive focus on public health schemes, Odisha has shown improvement in many health indicators like immunization, infant mortality rate, maternal mortality ratio, infant and young child feeding practices, and under-nutrition.

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However, anemia remains a major public health challenge across the country, he added.

The Chief Minister urged the concerned departments and on-field service providers to work in a concerted manner for successful implementation of AMLAN for achieving Anemia Mukta Odisha.

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On this occasion, Patnaik also released the operational guidelines for AMLAN.

Source-IANS

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