In observance of POSHAN Pakhwada 2025, an Anaemia Awareness and Screening Camp was held on 11th April 2025 at the Sematila Health and Wellness Centre, Dimapur. The event was organized by the District Program Office, Social Welfare in collaboration with the Department of School Education (DoSE) and the Integrated Ayush Hospital, Dimapur. The initiative focused on raising awareness among pregnant women, nursing mothers, and adolescent girls.
The program began with a welcome address, followed by an insightful talk by Limasenla Walling, District POSHAN Coordinator, Dimapur. She highlighted the importance of proper nutrition under the POSHAN Abhiyaan campaign and emphasized community participation in improving health and nutrition outcomes.
Dr. Sentila Aier, Medical Officer at the Integrated Ayush Hospital, Dimapur, also addressed the gathering. She spoke about the causes, signs, and symptoms of anaemia and shared effective preventive measures, including the importance of iron-rich diets, regular health check-ups, and iron-folic acid supplementation.
A key feature of the event was an on-the-spot screening session for anaemia. A total of 60 individuals were screened, out of which three were found to be suffering from mild to moderate anaemia. Those identified were provided with iron and folic acid tablets, while all participants received personalized counseling on including iron-rich foods in their daily diets.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Limasangla, CDPO Dimapur, who expressed gratitude to all the partner departments and the participants. She also encouraged everyone to spread awareness within their families and communities on the importance of anaemia prevention.
(I.Tiakumla.Ao, IA,Dimapur)
