Reviewing preparations for a key child health and nutrition campaign in the state capital on Monday, district health officials spoke of strengthening reporting and monitoring systems to ensure the success of the campaign.
Phase two of the Dastak campaign for child health and nutrition will commence on February 18 to conduct follow-up checks for anaemia and administer Vitamin A shots to children between nine months and five years of age.
According to officials, the campaign will include blood tests using digital haemoglobinometers for children who were found to be anaemic during the first phase o the campaign.
The anaemia levels will be rechecked, and therapeutic management will be provided to the children. Under the campaign, ANMs, ASHAs, and Anganwadi workers will go door-to-door to spread the message.
Speaking at the review held at the District Panchayat office, Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Prabhakar Tiwari said that a line listing of children should be prepared and the specified services should be provided under the campaign.