This document is an output of a WHO cross-programme initiative aiming to improve the prevention, diagnosis and management of anaemia and thereby accelerate reduction in its prevalence. It comes at an important time, midway through the era of the Sustainable Development Goals, when progress in reducing anaemia has stagnated. This …
Mumbai: Ever heard of a medical iron tablet actually containing free iron particles, that too in a huge quantity? State food and drug administration commissioner Mahesh Zagde initially did not believe it. However, when a Thanebased consumer presented him with the evidence, he was left both stunned and horrified. “The …
MUMBAI: A Thane-based consumer has alerted the food and drug administration about iron pieces being found in a medically-prescribed iron tablet. The content of elemental iron in the tablet, prescribed for anaemia or lack of red blood cells, was way above permissible limits. FDA commissioner Mahesh Zagde has directed the …
MUMBAI: Ever heard of a medical iron tablet actually containing free iron particles, that too in a huge quantity? State food and drug administration (FDA) commissioner Mahesh Zagde initially did not believe it. However, when a Thane-based consumer presented him with the evidence, he was left both stunned and horrified. …
The draft report of Planning Commission’s Steering Committee on Health for the 12th Five-Year Plan advocates free medicines for all in public health facilities. This is in line with the recommendation of the High Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) that submitted its report a couple of …
Anaemia aff ects a quarter of the global population, including 293 million (47%) children younger than 5 years and 468 million (30%) non-pregnant women. In addition to anaemia’s adverse health consequences, the economic eff ect of anaemia on human capital results in the loss of billions of dollars annually. In …
Needs of all local bodies taken into account The draft document of the Comprehensive Health Plan for the district for the next five years, an initiative spearheaded by the Health Department and the National Rural Health Mission, in coordination with various other government departments, local self governments and agencies, was …
Shillong, Nov. 7: Research is under way to ascertain the reasons behind the prevalence of anaemia among women, as Meghalaya’s maternal mortality rate is reported to be higher than the national average. Last year, the maternal mortality rate was 238 per 100,000 deliveries, while the national average was 212 only. …
J&K; an exception; Hindus behind Muslims on all health indices The majority-minority debate becomes irrelevant when it comes to health indicators of women in India. Analysis of the latest data collated by the India Human Development Report-2011 shows that there is no difference whatsoever between Hindus and Muslims in adult …
Rice is the primary source of food for billions of people in developing countries, yet the commonly consumed polished grain contains insufficient levels of the key micronutrients iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and Vitamin A to meet daily dietary requirements. Experts estimate that a rice-based diet should contain 14.5 µg g−1 …
The Health Department will issue ‘Red Card' and ‘Blue Card' to the tribal people of Attappady Hills affected by sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder. Persons tested positive for the disease will be issued ‘Red Card,' while carriers will the issued ‘Blue Card.' The Health Department authorities said this …
Jharkhand has been granted Rs 432 crore to construct 10,000 anganwadi centres over the next five years and fight an alarmingly high incidence of anaemia among women and small girls. The money, granted by the 13th Finance Commission to the state welfare department, assumes significance as of the 38,432 existing …
JAIPUR: In Rajasthan, the percentage of men suffering from anaemia is 25 per cent, which is making adverse affect on their health and productivity, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition's (GAIN), South Asia head Rajan Sankar said here on Monday. According to the National Family Health Survey 3, around 21% men …
Government to promote its use to tackle anaemia The Union government will promote the use of iron fortified iodised salt (double fortified salt) to battle anaemia, one of the major causes of malnutrition, particularly among women and children. To begin with, the Ministries dealing with food and nutrition programmes such …
INDIA will soon be the first country to commercially cultivate biofortified pearl millet, or bajra. The crop has been biofortified to improve its iron and zinc nutrients, and will be released in 2012 by HarvestPlus, a global alliance of research and implementing agencies. To be distributed in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat …
-67 per cent adolescent girls in Jharkhand suffer against a national average of 56 per cent A former anaemia patient who recovered after the intake of iron folic acid (IFA) tablets, fruits and vegetables, she is now going door to door, counselling people on how to combat anaemia, as a …
NEW DELHI: The Fourth Common Review Mission, evaluating the progress of the National Rural Health Mission, has recently submitted its report and noted considerable improvement in the development of health systems in various States. However, a civil society report states that mothers continue to die in remote corners of the …
A state government-run tea estate in Wayanad has registered record production by introducing free noon meal for its workers. The Priyadarsini Tea Estate has incorporated a tourism component to find resources to feed its 316 tribal workers, majority of them women. The tea estate, spread over 955 acres, was conceived …
