Improving Nutrition and Preventing Anaemia among Women and Girls
Anaemia continues to affect women and girls, particularly those who have limited access to nutritious food, health information and regular health services. Through the Alkem Anaemia Mukti Abhiyan, BVHA is working with communities to improve awareness, early identification and prevention of anaemia among women and girls.
The project brings health screening, nutrition counselling and practical information closer to communities. It also supports frontline workers to identify people who may need further care and helps connect them with appropriate health services.
Funder: Alkem Foundation, Mumbai
Location: Hathua Block, Gopalganj District, Bihar
Thematic Area: Anaemia and Malnutrition
What We Do
- Conduct anaemia screening through haemoglobin (Hb) testing.
- Provide nutrition counselling for women and girls.
- Promote regular consumption of Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplements.
- Conduct awareness sessions on healthy diets and anaemia prevention.
- Provide referral support for people requiring further treatment and care.
- Build the capacity of frontline workers on anaemia prevention and community-level support.
Our Approach
BVHA works closely with women, adolescent girls, families, frontline workers and local stakeholders. The focus is not only on testing for anaemia but also on helping people understand its causes, prevention and the importance of timely care.
Expected Change
The project aims to improve knowledge about anaemia and nutrition, encourage healthier food practices and IFA use, promote timely referral and contribute to healthier women and girls in the community.Our focus:Early screening • Better nutrition • IFA supplementation • Awareness • Referral and follow-up