Holistic approach needed to tackle severe acute malnutrition: study

Holistic approach needed to tackle severe acute malnutrition: study

There is a need for a holistic approach to tackle the problem of severe acute malnutrition, reveals a research study carried out by St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) through funding received from Karnataka Biotechnology and Information Technology Services (KBITS). The study, “Perceptions of healthcare providers and mothers on management and care of severely wasted children: … Read more

Tackling Acute Malnutrition in Children: Awareness, timely follow up visits key factors for community programs: Dr Sujeet Ranjan

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Dr. Ranjan is associated with the Public Health Nutrition sector for over two decades. Prior to Coalition, he has worked as Director – CARE International in India and COO – Swasthya Management and Research Institute, Hyderabad Less than 10 lakh children in India have Severe Acute Malnutrition! The figure was shared by the Women and … Read more

Nutrition awareness: Enhancing Food Security through Nutri- Gardens in India

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It is estimated that India lost nearly 4 percent of the GDP annually in terms of productivity, illness, and death due to multiple co-morbidities related to malnutrition. By Dr Sujeet Ranjan India has shown immense political will through the launch of the POSHAN Abhiyaan in 2018 and since then observing a National Nutrition Month every … Read more

Community-based approach to address malnutrition by 2022

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Much more needs to be done to realize the goal of addressing malnutrition by 2022. Dr Sujeet Ranjan The coronavirus pandemic and containment measures have plunged the economy into a deep contraction. As a result of limited economic activity in the country during the quarter amid lockdowns to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, … Read more