Assam: District-Level Health and Nutrition Fair Held in Kamrup Metro

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: A district-level health and nutrition fair, “Swasthya Aru Pori-Pusti mela,” was organized by SANKALP and POSHAN Abhiyan in Kamrup Metropolitan District today. The event aimed to improve health and nutrition among children, adolescent girls, and mothers.

The fair featured free health check-ups, growth monitoring, nutritious games, and counselling on menstrual hygiene and anaemia. A “Kishori Sevika” group was launched to raise awareness among adolescent girls and women.

Resource persons discussed prevention of child marriage, menstrual hygiene management, and gender equality. Winners of healthy child competitions and recipe demonstrations received certificates and gift hampers. The event was attended by adolescents, pregnant women, local communities, and healthcare workers.

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