Explain the Diarrhoeal Management Strategies?
The diarrhoeal management strategies have had a major impact on less than 5 mortality rate. The distribution of ORS packets and necessary advice at health centers has made diarrhoeal management more effective. The anganwadi workers also store iron-folate tablets and ORS packets for distribution as and when required in villages. Mothers are counseled that the infants should continue to receive breast- feeding and older children should not go on starvation therapy during diarrhoea1 episode. Rehydration therapy through home made beverages and rehydration fluid is taught. Hygiene and principles of sanitation are reinforced for conlplete management.
In 2001, National Nutrition Mission (10" plan 2002-2007) has been announced to bring about a rapid reduction in undernutrition, reduction/elimination of micronutrient deficiezcies viz. iron, iodine and vitamin A. Utilizing PMGY funds BPL families can take-home food supplements for children 6-36 months of age from the anganwadi. Nutrition education by anganwadi workers and ANM's are promoted. The goal is to bring down the prevalence of underweight children less than 3 years from current ‘$ 47% to 40% and reduce prevalence of severe under nutrition in children of 0-6 years by 50%.