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Anaemia Mukt Bharat Programme' employs a multipronged approach. What are the interventions it focuses on to achieve its goals? What are the specific measures being undertaken under this programme? Which are the specific population groups that this programme targets? 

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The Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Programme, launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, follows a 6x6x6 strategy to reduce anemia prevalence.

Key Interventions:

  • Prophylactic Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation across age groups.
  • Deworming with albendazole to reduce worm load.
  • Screening and treatment of anemia at all levels of care.
  • Addressing non-nutritional causes such as malaria, fluorosis, and hemoglobinopathies.
  • Behavior Change Communication (BCC) for diet and hygiene.
  • Fortification of staple foods with iron.

Target Groups: Children (6–59 months, 5–9 years), adolescents, pregnant women, lactating women, and women of reproductive age (15–49 years).

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