In Tikapur, mothers and volunteers take on a quiet crisis: 347 children found malnourished
Summary
In Tikapur, 347 children under five were found malnourished, prompting retraining of Female Community Health Volunteers and renewed efforts to improve child nutrition through community engagement and support.
Key Points
- Screening in Tikapur found 347 children under five malnourished, with 75 at high risk for acute malnutrition.
- Tikapur Municipality prioritized child nutrition, retraining Female Community Health Volunteers to enhance screening and awareness.
- Volunteers provide counseling on prenatal care, nutrition, vitamin A supplementation, and promote use of local nutritious foods.
- The municipality supports new mothers by distributing ghee and eggs as part of nutrition support initiatives.
