Zero diarrhoea deaths among children by 2022 is the target: Dr Harsh Vardhan
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"We have to work together for bringing all our energies in sync to realise this dream. Women are strong pillars of society and sustained the development of the country can be achieved only if we take holistic care of our women and children," Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.
Reviewing the status of reproductive, maternal, newborn, children, adolescent and nutrition (RMNCAH+N) interventions in the country, Vardhan said, "No child should ever die from diarrhoea. The government will make immediate and sustained efforts to prevent this by 2022."
The minister suggested a convergence approach wherein all the resources merge for accelerated outcome supported by an aggressive awareness campaign to fulfil the prime minister's vision of a "New India" where children and pregnant women do not die of preventable diseases.
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan recently stressed on re-strategising and devising innovative interventions to achieve the target of zero diarrhoea deaths among children by 2022.
Reviewing the status of reproductive, maternal, newborn, children, adolescent and nutrition (RMNCAH+N) interventions in the country, Vardhan said, "No child should ever die from diarrhoea. The government will make immediate and sustained efforts to prevent this by 2022."
The minister suggested a convergence approach wherein all the resources merge for accelerated outcome supported by an aggressive awareness campaign to fulfil the prime minister's vision of a "New India" where children and pregnant women do not die of preventable diseases.
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