Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday expressed concern over low hemoglobin levels among women and adolescent girls, as well as increasing vision problems among children.
More than 67 per cent of children between six to 59 months are anemic in India, according to the data released by the Union Health Ministry on Friday.
At least 61.8 per cent of pregnant women between 15 to 49 years in Odisha are afflicted with anemia, which is more than the national average as per the National Family Health Survey-5 .
The Uttar Pradesh government is set to embark on a campaign to promote cultivation and consumption of drumstick (moringa) to address anemia among women and adolescents.
The health movement has been launched by the Integrated Health & Wellbeing Council, India's premier health think tank
India has the maximum number of malnourished children in the world. The deficiency of micronutrients like iron, iodine, vitamin A, folate and zinc results in malnutrition.
Haryana government has announced to appoint Miss World Manushi Chhillar as Brand Ambassador for its special campaign to be launched…
