The Department of Community Medicine in Collaboration with Civil Surgeon office and school teachers adopted three schools namely Government High School Balana, Government Senior Secondary School Mandi and Govt Senior Secondary School Shahpur under 100 days Anaemia Mukat Bharat Campaign. Total 107 anaemic students have been identified in three adopted schools wereput on treatment. These anaemic children are being closely monitored for 3 months to improve their health and intellectual level. Mothers, school teachers and students were sensitised regarding the prevention and control of anaemia. Emphasis was laid on the importance of an iron-rich balanced diet, regular Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation and timely haemoglobin screening. Faculty members and staff of the department managing the campaign, reinforcing the message of Anaemia Mukt Bharat and promoting a healthier society.
Department of Community Medicine with the support of Civil Surgeon office will expand the Anaemia Mukat Bharat Activities in other schools situated in the neighbourhood of NC Medical College and Hospital, Israna, Panipat.
