October 9, 2023 9:18 PM

Union Minister Smriti Irani to launch Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children

Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani will launch the Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children in New Delhi on Tuesday. This will provide detailed steps for identification and management of malnourished children at the Anganwadi level, including decision-making for referral, nutritional management and follow-up care.   Malnutrition is a complex challenge necessitating collective action. The identification of malnourished children and their treatment is an integral a...