We are in the year 2020 now, and we reflect on the past and dream of a Healthy India. Here are some points we need to ponder on, which can help us reach better heights of health. A Raise in Budget Grant—The National and State budget assignments must increase by a min of 30% […]
Adversity Issues India is a middle-income country with one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In spite of the improvements in its economy, it has a high child mortality rate, with significant differences in child mortality both between and within different states. Poverty, malnutrition and poor sanitation are substantial problems for many Indians and […]
India is stepping up to strengthen its maternal health through comprehensive national programs that address “Health and Social inequities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”. Prevailing Issues— Under-Nourishment continues to adversely affect the majority of women and her children in India. An undernourished mother unavoidably gives birth to a low birth weight baby. Due to […]
The Intention of the ‘Child Nutrition Policy’ is clear but achieving its goals is an enormous challenge. The policy aims to design various schemes that address malnutrition and set up a robust convergence mechanism. Access to Healthy and Nutritious Food is the backbone of human development. ‘Child Nutrition Scheme’ is a very ambitious program. Still, before we achieve what […]
“Every Newborn Action Plan” (ENAP) was started in India, with contributions and efforts from many correspondents involved in maternal and child health. The plan brought forward surprising statistics on newborn care. A WHO report says, over 35 million babies are born too early, too small or become sick and need specialised care to survive. There […]
Integrated Child Development Scheme [ICDS] was introduced in 1975 to improve Indian children’s health and quality of life. Anaemia, malnutrition, stunting, and under-immunization are ubiquitous, especially among children of poor or marginalized backgrounds. The goal of ICDS is to feed, educate, and care for vulnerable kids and mothers. What was then a small initiative became […]
“It is easier to ‘Build Strong Children Than to Repair Broken Men”. Well said, right? Children are our ‘Vibrant India’ s’- foundation. We have to take the initiative of bringing up healthy and secure children, to ultimately give them a more robust and safe future. Despite efforts to improve the ‘Nutritional Status’, malnutrition continues […]
Almost one-third of the population of India comprises of children up to 14 years of age. Our duty as a community is to protect the health and well-being of this largest demographic group. We need a sturdy programme and policies as these children are our future and intellectual powerhouse of our country. *India was the […]
Every child needs a reasonable physical, social and emotional environment for their growth and wellbeing. Safety of the children is our priority. Therefore, healthy childhood is necessary to have a good start in life. Good health is an essential foundation for the development of an individual. There is a need to improve access and quality of […]
India has been successful in improving child survival that can create a better future for India’s ‘Mothers and Children’. By mounting–High-Impact Interventions, we can save 4 million children and about 130,000 women in the next five years. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH—There is a need to improve access and quality of ‘Essential Health Services’ for our […]