A Special Health Care Abhiyan ‘Anchal’ has been launched in the Karauli district of Rajasthan for pregnant women. More than 13 thousand women have benefited from this Abhiyan.
- During the campaign, 13,144 pregnant women were tested for their hemoglobin levels, out of which 11,202 were found to be anemic.
- These women were advised to take the right medicine and necessary nutritious diet. They were also advised to keep themselves stress-free.
- This campaign was started on the initiative of District Collector to ensure all necessary medical aid to pregnant women at the pre and post-natal stage so that maternal and infant mortality rates could be reduced.
- Under this campaign, it is also ensured that the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife and ASHA workers in the district will keep in constant contact with the pregnant women of their respective areas and provide them with necessary counseling and treatment as and when required.
(Source: AIR)
