TFP Bureau, Koriya, September 19, 2025: A district-wide awareness campaign focusing on menstrual hygiene and anemia prevention was launched today in Koriya under the “Healthy Women – Empowered Families” initiative. The programme, led by District Collector Mrs. Chandan Tripathi and Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Prashant Singh, sought to educate women and adolescent girls on health practices essential for building stronger families and a healthier society.
The awareness drive reached schools, colleges, and hostels, where sessions were held on menstrual hygiene, nutrition, anemia prevention, and the importance of yoga and fitness in daily life. Experts explained that menstruation typically begins between the ages of 10 and 12 and should be approached as a natural and healthy process. They stressed that adolescent girls require proper nutrition and health care to develop into healthy women capable of contributing effectively to family and society.
Collector Mrs. Tripathi directed that all women and adolescent girls found with low hemoglobin levels must be given immediate treatment for anemia. She emphasized that prevention is the key, noting that anemia can be controlled through a balanced diet rich in iron, regular iron-folic acid supplementation, and timely health check-ups.
The programme was carried out across government health institutions, schools, and hostels in the district. Activities included screening for non-communicable diseases and tuberculosis, eye check-ups for students, Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND) vaccinations, and health assessments for pregnant women and children. Special community sessions such as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law meetings were also organized to raise awareness on nutrition, anemia, and family health.
Speaking during the campaign, health officials reiterated the central message that healthy women are the foundation of empowered families and a strong, resilient society. The initiative aims not only to improve women’s health but also to foster a cultural shift in how menstrual hygiene and adolescent nutrition are perceived at the community level.
