Sickle Cell Anaemia is a genetic condition wherein misshapen red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen throughout the body. The government plans to eradicate it by 2047 and the first step in that direction is to test 70 million at risks individuals by 2025, whilst counselling those who carry the gene about the implications […]
The Rajmata Jijau Mother-Child Health & Nutrition Mission is a pioneering initiative established by the state of Maharashtra in India to address the critical issue of malnutrition. It was the first state in the country to adopt a mission-mode approach to combat this problem, highlighting its commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of mothers
Public Health Centres (PHCs) play a vital role in providing healthcare services to the population, particularly in rural areas where access to quality healthcare is limited. Maharashtra, a state in India, recognizes the significance of PHCs in improving public health outcomes and has made commendable efforts to establish and strengthen these centres across the region.
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Poshan Abhiyaan is a mission launched in India with the objective of improving the nutritional status of children (0-6 years), adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. It adopts a target-based approach and aims to tackle malnutrition through a comprehensive and converged effort. The mission focuses on achieving specific targets, including reducing stunting, under-nutrition, anemia
This article highlights the significant contributions of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers in Maharashtra, India, in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the experiences of several ASHA workers, shedding light on their relentless efforts and the challenges they face. The article begins by narrating the story of Sadhana Pimpale, an ASHA worker who
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A recent tragedy in Akola, Maharashtra, has shed light on the alarming shortage of qualified paediatric surgeons and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) facilities in government hospitals across the state. The untimely demise of a newborn with a surgically treatable birth defect highlights the dire consequences of this critical gap in healthcare services. The condition,
According to a report from the women and child development ministry of Maharashtra, the situation of malnutrition in children has shown improvement in the three most malnourished districts of the state over the past six months. The districts in focus are Raigad, Thane, and Palghar. In December 2022, the report indicated that 8,661 children were
The district of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, India, has made significant progress in combating malnutrition among children through the implementation of a special diet program. In collaboration with nutritionists, the district introduced eight nutrient-dense Maharashtrian recipes to aid in the recovery of malnourished children aged six months to six years. These recipes, including vegetable khichdi, sprouts
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The Shrimati Malati Dahanukar Trust (SMDT) in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district has been successful in tackling malnutrition among mothers and children in the area. The trust, founded in 2010, focuses on providing nutrition tips and fortified food to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and their children during the critical first 1,000 days from pregnancy to five years
The Government’s sustained initiative on education and employment of women has led to increased opportunities for their employment. However, with growing industrialization and urban development, there has been a rise in nuclear families and the breaking up of joint family systems. As a result, working women now require quality day care services for their children.
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