On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2023, Outlook Planet looks at why India is likely to miss the target for contraceptive use under SDG 3 for health despite an increase in the use of modern contraceptives for family planning
By Poonam Muttreja 08/03/2023Currently, under Mission Poshan 2.0 the organization is providing technical assistance to state governments in improving their supply-chains, and hence procurement, access and administration of Vitamin A and Deworming doses to under-5 children.
By Sunish Jauhari 14/03/2022Science shows that malnutrition in early life, often manifested in form of stunting, is associated with adverse consequences in later life for morbidity and mortality, non-communicable diseases, learning capacity and productivity.
By Dr Shweta Khandelwal 18/09/2021The world over, a startling number of children is developing health problems, allergies and lifestyle disorders as a result of an unhealthy diet.
By Shauravi Malik 23/09/2021The Ministry for Women and Child Development also asks states to set up Poshan Vatikas and promote Yoga
By Prakash Kumar 19/02/2021These Poshan Champions use a simple instrument, the cellphone, to help pregnant and lactating women
By Namita Wadhwa 01/02/2021Here are 6 steps the government must take to ensure that the nutrition needs of vulnerable women and children are not compromised by the pandemic and its fallout.
By Dr Yasmin Ali Haque 10/06/2020Agencies encourage women to continue to breastfeed during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Outlook Planet Desk 05/06/2020A study shows that exercise, less screen time, and some dietary intervention could decrease LDL cholesterol concentration in primary school children.
By IANS 02/06/2020