Ranjan launches anaemia free campaign

Imphal, Feb 6 (DIPR)
With an aim to raise awareness on deficiency of iron (anaemia) among the people of the State, Health Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh today launched “Anaemia Free Manipur Poster Campaign, 2023” under Bharat Vikas Parishad, Manipur at College of Nursing Hall, Medical Directorate, Lamphelpat, Imphal West.
Addressing the launch function as chief guest,  Dr Sapam Ranjan said that according to the National Health Survey, the percentage of people suffering from anaemia is increasing at an alarming rate.
He stressed the importance of spreading awareness about deficiency of iron.
“ Let's tie up Social Welfare Department and Education Department together to cope with the alarming situation of iron deficiency”, he stated. These two departments should collaborate with the Health Department to check the nutritional deficiencies, he added.
The launch programme was also attended by Additional Chief Secretary (Health & FW) Vumlun-mang Vualnam, Social Welfare Director Ngangom Uttam, Health Services, Director Dr Khoirom Sasheekumar Mangang and State Health Mission Director Dr Somorjit Ningombam as president and guests of honour respectively and also spoke at the function.
Posters were released by the chief guest as a part of the Anaemia Free Manipur 2023 campaign.
The launch programme was also attended by staff and students of College of Nursing, Medical Directorate, Lamphelpat.