India broadens its fight against anaemia

The story so far: India’s fight against anaemia has traditionally been associated with iron-folic acid tablets, deworming campaigns, and nutrition counselling. The revised Operational Guidelines for the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Abhiyaan, to be launched on June 29, however, represent a broader shift in tackling anaemia.

The revised programme includes a new beneficiary group (low birth weight babies (0-6 months), greater emphasis on dietary interventions (regular consumption of iron-rich and diversified diets) and digital tracking of patients.