Vitamin A strengthens immune system of children: experts
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RANGPUR, June 3, 2021 (BSS) – Experts at a press briefing today said immunization of the under-five children with Vitamin A Plus Capsules strengthens the immune system to ensure their normal and healthier growth.
They viewed this at the event organised by the Civil Surgeon’s Office at his conference room on preparations taken to make the National Vitamin A Plus Campaign (first round) -2021 from June 5 to 19 successful in the district.
The campaign will be conducted under the auspices of the Public Health and Nutrition Institute and National Nutrition Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Planning with UNICEF assistance.
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UNICEF: Win for Bangladesh as Vitamin A campaign reaches 20.8 million children [EN/BN]
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DHAKA, 23 December 2020: The National Vitamin A plus campaign has reached 20.8 million children aged between 6 months and 5 years with the important immunity boosting supplement. The two-week campaign, which took place in October, reached 97 per cent of the target, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. The campaign coverage was officially verified and released by the Directorate General of Health Services, National Nutrition Services and Institute of Public Health Nutrition on 14 December 2020.
“This is a very important win for children in Bangladesh. The campaign was adapted to ensure safety for health workers, children and parents while achieving remarkable coverage,” said Tomoo Hozumi, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh.
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Rikta Roy, Health Clinic Manager is overseeing the rollout of the National Vitamin A Plus Campaign in 15 health centres in the south of Dhaka city. The national campaign is targeting over 21 million children in Bangladesh with an immune boosting supplement.
“This year everything is different due to COVID-19. Hundreds of people in this area have lost their jobs due to the economic shutdown in March. They have less money to buy milk, eggs or even vegetables for their children,” explains Rikta, Health Clinic Manager at Smiling Sun Franchise Clinic, Dhaka.
The pandemic created multiple shocks for children and families, devastating livelihoods, disrupting daily life and undermining food security.
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