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Which age groups are targeted by the Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy?
What is one of the six interventions implemented under the Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy?
What defines the '6X6X6' strategy in the context of Anemia Mukt Bharat?
Which institutional mechanism is NOT part of the Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy?
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What item is the Government of India supplying to help combat anemia as part of the Rice Fortification Initiative?
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What is the primary objective of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC)?
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When was the Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy launched?
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What role does capacity building of healthcare providers play in the Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy?
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What is the total financial commitment made by India to support the WHO GTMC from 2022 to 2032?
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Which technology was transferred to HUMMSA Biotech Pvt. Ltd. under Project NNetRA?
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Which initiative was launched by FSSAI to promote food safety and hygiene among school children?
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What document outlines the responsibilities of school authorities concerning food safety and balanced diets?
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In what year did FSSAI launch the Eat Right Movement?
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What is the tagline of the Eat Right Movement launched by FSSAI?
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What type of sensor does the Photonic Chip based Spectrometric Biosensor utilize?
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Which organization is responsible for regulating the manufacture, storage, and distribution of food in India?
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Study Notes
Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB)
- Launched in March 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Aims to reduce anemia prevalence across six age groups using a life cycle approach.
- The 6X6X6 strategy targets:
- Children aged 6-59 months
- Children aged 5-9 years
- Adolescents aged 10-19 years
- Women of reproductive age (15-49 years)
- Pregnant women
- Lactating women
- Six key interventions include:
- Prophylactic Iron Folic Acid Supplementation
- Periodic Deworming
- Intensified Year-Round Behaviour Change Communication Campaign
- Testing of Anemia with digital invasive hemoglobinometer
- Mandatory provision of Iron Folic Acid fortified foods in public health programs
- Addressing non-nutritional anemia causes in endemic areas
- Employs six institutional mechanisms for effective implementation:
- Interministerial coordination
- Convergence with other ministries
- Strengthening supply chain and logistics
- Partnering with National Centre of Excellence for Anemia Control
- Capacity building for healthcare providers
- Monitoring through the AMB dashboard
- Progress monitored through Iron Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 coverage for beneficiaries.
- Fortified rice enriched with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 being supplied under the Rice Fortification Initiative.
WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC)
- India and WHO signed a Donor Agreement outlining financial commitments for the GTMC.
- India will contribute USD 85 million over 10 years (2022-2032).
- GTMC recognized as a crucial knowledge hub for evidence-based Traditional Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM).
Project Nanoelectronics Network for Research and Applications (NNetRA)
- IIT Delhi transferred two indigenous healthcare technologies to industries as part of NNetRA.
- Technologies include:
- "DNA Aptamer for Prostate Cancer Detection," transferred to HUMMSA Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
- "Photonic Chip based Spectrometric Biosensor," transferred to UNINO Healthcare Private Limited.
- The Photonic Chip enables rapid and accurate pathogen detection, which helps prevent infectious diseases.
Steps to Promote Healthy Food Habits
- FSSAI undertakes initiatives to encourage healthy food habits among youth, focusing on schools.
- Food Safety and Standards (Safe food and balanced diets for children in school) Regulations, 2020, outline the responsibilities of school authorities in ensuring safe diets.
- Regulations encompass food marketing, advertising, and sales activities within school premises, along with monitoring.
- The Eat Right School Programme launched in 2017 aims to improve food safety, nutrition, and hygiene among students.
- Schools are certified as Eat Right Schools using the Eat Right matrix, promoting a safe environment.
- A repository of Eat Right resources has been developed for educational curriculums and teacher training.
Miscellaneous Points
- FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, regulating food articles' safety and standards.
- Launched the Eat Right Movement in 2018 to counter negative nutritional trends and combat lifestyle diseases.
- Eat Right Movement's tagline: "Sahi Bhojan, Behtar Jeevan."
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This quiz focuses on the Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) initiative launched by the Government of India to combat anemia across various age groups. It covers key highlights of the strategy, its objectives, and its alignment with national health goals. Test your knowledge on this important public health initiative!
