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Anaemia Screening Camp Held at PM SHRI Government Girls' Senior Secondary School, Namchi
Namchi, October 16 (IPR): The Nutrition Cell under the Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department organised an anaemia screening camp under the ‘Talk, Test and Treat’ initiative, aimed at promoting a Malnutrition-Free Sikkim, at PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School, Namchi, today.
The programme was attended by the Principal of PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School Namchi Ms Bandana Rai, CDPO Namchi Mr Laxman Tamang, DNO-cum-Assistant Director Nutrition Ms Sophia Lepcha, ANM Ms Priyanka Lama, Laboratory Technician from District Hospital Namchi Mr Ashish Chettri, Nutrition Inspector, Ms Samjana Tamang, teachers and staff of the school and officials from the Nutrition Cell.
Welcoming the initiative, Principal Ms Bandana Rai expressed her appreciation to the department for organising the camp, highlighting its significance in promoting the health and well-being of students.
Prior to the screening, an awareness session was conducted to educate students about anaemia, its causes, prevention and the importance of maintaining adequate nutritional levels. The students were sensitised to the benefits of a balanced diet, particularly the inclusion of green leafy vegetables and other iron-rich foods, in preventing anaemia and supporting long-term health.
A total of 150 students from Classes VIII to XI participated in the anaemia screening. Of these, 10 students were identified as potentially anaemic and were provided with Vitamin C tablets, Ayurvedic iron and folic acid tablets, beetroot powder and multigrain sattu by the department. They were also given guidance on the appropriate dosage and timing of the supplements.
The initiative sought to strengthen awareness of anaemia prevention, encourage early screening and promote healthy dietary practices among school students. The programme concluded successfully, reaffirming the department’s commitment to improving nutritional awareness and supporting the health and well-being of children in the district.
The programme was attended by the Principal of PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School Namchi Ms Bandana Rai, CDPO Namchi Mr Laxman Tamang, DNO-cum-Assistant Director Nutrition Ms Sophia Lepcha, ANM Ms Priyanka Lama, Laboratory Technician from District Hospital Namchi Mr Ashish Chettri, Nutrition Inspector, Ms Samjana Tamang, teachers and staff of the school and officials from the Nutrition Cell.
Welcoming the initiative, Principal Ms Bandana Rai expressed her appreciation to the department for organising the camp, highlighting its significance in promoting the health and well-being of students.
Prior to the screening, an awareness session was conducted to educate students about anaemia, its causes, prevention and the importance of maintaining adequate nutritional levels. The students were sensitised to the benefits of a balanced diet, particularly the inclusion of green leafy vegetables and other iron-rich foods, in preventing anaemia and supporting long-term health.
A total of 150 students from Classes VIII to XI participated in the anaemia screening. Of these, 10 students were identified as potentially anaemic and were provided with Vitamin C tablets, Ayurvedic iron and folic acid tablets, beetroot powder and multigrain sattu by the department. They were also given guidance on the appropriate dosage and timing of the supplements.
The initiative sought to strengthen awareness of anaemia prevention, encourage early screening and promote healthy dietary practices among school students. The programme concluded successfully, reaffirming the department’s commitment to improving nutritional awareness and supporting the health and well-being of children in the district.
