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Zunheboto observes Poshan Maah

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By EMN Updated: Sep 12, 2019 1:11 am
Poshan Maah in Zunheboto photo
Medical department officials and public of Suruhoto pose for a photograph on the occasion of Poshan Maah on September 10 at VDB Hall, Suruhoto.

Dimapur, Sep. 11 (EMN): District Health Society, Zunheboto, in collaboration with Suruhoto ICDS project, observed the Poshan Maah on September 10 at VDB Hall, Suruhoto.
Poshan Maah or nutrition month is celebrated every September under the Poshan Abhiyan, which was launched by the Centre in 2018 to reduce low-birth weight, stunting and under-nutrition, anaemia among children, adolescent girls and women.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kuzonyi Vadeo, SDO (C), Suruhoto, motivated the AWWs and ASHAs to work with sincerity and dedication stating that they are the backbone for successful implementation of Poshan Abhiyan. He also encouraged the line departments to continue working in convergence so as to uplift the health and nutritional status among the children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Dr. Renchamo Humtsoe, MO in-charge of Suruhoto PHC, gave health talk on the topics of anaemia, diarrhoea control, diet and nutrition, stated an update from the district media officer, Shekho Sophie.
Poshan pledge was taken by all the participants present.

Hovishe Sema, CDPO, Suruhoto, chaired the programme, while the invocation was pronounced by Titoli, Sunday School Pastor, and the vote of thanks was delivered by A Limawati Jamie, senior supervisor.
The programme was attended by SDO, MO, BPM, stake holders, ASHAs and AWWs.

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By EMN Updated: Sep 12, 2019 1:11:56 am
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