ISLAMABAD, Oct 13: District Health Officer Islamabad Dr Syeda Rashida Batool attended the launch ceremony of the National Anaemia Reduction Plan 2025–2030, a national initiative aimed at reducing anaemia among women and adolescent girls by 50 per cent by 2030.
Addressing the ceremony, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal stressed the need for coordinated measures to address anaemia and child malnutrition. He also emphasised the establishment of provincial task forces and effective implementation of the plan.
The minister said the health and nutrition of women, girls and children were vital for national development and investment in human capital.
On the occasion, Dr Syeda Rashida Batool highlighted the efforts of the District Health Office Islamabad to promote primary healthcare facilities and community-level public health initiatives in the federal capital.
She said that despite limited resources, steps were being taken to improve public access to essential medical services and to address local health needs.
The National Anaemia Reduction Plan includes measures to improve maternal and child nutrition, expand the coverage of iron and folic acid supplementation, improve screening and treatment facilities, and ensure the availability of essential medical commodities.
