India aims to free itself of Anaemia by 2022. But, have we learnt enough before taking that leap?

Anaemia Free by 2022-Are We Prepared?

Abstract

India is moving towards freeing itself of Anemia by 2022 and envisages 3% annual reduction in prevalence. But are we getting the prevalence right? perhaps the point of care diagnostic devices being used in National Surveys are not good enough. Secondly, primary emphasis is being laid on Iron folic acid supplementation. Though diagnosis and treatment is gaining momentum, the strategy doesn't seem to be well articulated. Monitoring Framework doesn't encompass all the nutrition-specific and sensitive determinants. Its time India has its Anemia Control index. Lets prepare well before taking that giant leap.