Phidim, November 29

Authorities in Panchthar have launched a campaign to battle malnutrition in the district.

The campaign called ‘Golden Thousand Days’ has been implemented in 10 VDCs that are in the list of VDCs at high risk of malnutrition. A survey conducted by the District Health Office had listed Memeng, Prangbung, Lumphabung, Lungrupa, Yasok, Sarangdada, Angna, Amarpur, Imbung and Hangum as VDCs at high risk of malnutrition.

The campaign, targeting the 10 VDCs, was inaugurated at the DHO today. The DHO is conducting the campaign to change the nutrition status of women and children with the Ministry of Health and National Health Education, Information, and Communication Centre.

Chief of DHO Panchthar Dr Pawan Sah said the campaign is funded by the EU and UNICEF.

As per the campaign, there will first be a count of pregnant women in the concerned villages. Activities, including regular health check-up, distribution of nutritious food to pregnant women, and timely administration of vaccines to mothers and their infants will be ensured.