Islamabad, Oct 13: District Health Officer Islamabad Dr Syeda Rashida Batool attended the launching ceremony of the National Anaemia Reduction Plan 2025–2030, a countrywide 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 called for coordinated action to tackle anaemia and child malnutrition. He stressed the need for provincial task forces and effective implementation of the plan.
Prof Iqbal said the health and nutrition of women, girls and children were vital for national development and an important investment in human capital.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Syeda Rashida Batool highlighted the efforts of the District Health Office Islamabad to strengthen primary healthcare facilities and promote public health measures at the community level.
She said that despite limited resources, steps were being taken to improve public access to essential medical services and address health needs at the local level.
The National Anaemia Reduction Plan includes measures to improve maternal and child nutrition, expand iron and folic acid supplementation, strengthen screening and treatment services, and ensure the availability of essential medical supplies.
