Healthcare workers conducting anaemia screening test during
an awareness camp at Sematila Health and Wellness Centre in Dimapur on Friday.
- DIMAPUR — As part
of Poshan Pakhwada 2025 activity, the Social Welfare department, in
collaboration with department of School Education and Integrated Ayush
Hospital, conducted an anaemia awareness and screening camp at the Sematila
Health and Wellness Centre, Dimapur, on Friday.
- The initiative was focused on raising awareness among
pregnant women, nursing mothers and adolescent girls.
- A DIPR report stated that the programme began with a welcome
address, followed by an insightful talk by Limasenla Walling, district Poshan coordinator,
Dimapur, wherein she highlighted the importance of proper nutrition and
emphasised community participation in improving health and nutrition outcomes.
- Dr. Sentila Aier, medical officer at the Integrated Ayush
Hospital, Dimapur, also spoke on 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.
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- 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
personalised counseling.
- The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by
Limasangla, CDPO, Dimapur. She encouraged everyone to spread awareness within
their families and communities on the importance of anaemia prevention.
