The Hindu: “Social uplift of women is must to ensure success of schemes aimed at development of women and children, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi said here on Wednesday.
Sonia Gandhi in 2009. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
“Empowerment of women impacts the health of the girl child. The UPA government has recently promulgated an ordinance regarding atrocities against women. Similarly, laws have been enacted for tackling domestic violence, provide property rights, and reservation for women in local bodies,” Ms. Gandhi said.
Speaking at the launch of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services programme) at the tribal town here in Thane district of Maharashtra, Ms. Gandhi hoped that the objective of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) initiative to benefit 27 crore children would be achieved through effective implementation and monitoring.
The scheme will be extended to cover all districts in the country in a phased manner, she said.
Challenges in health sector for welfare of women and children were immense, she said. “Despite best efforts, infant mortality is an area of concern. 40 per cent children are still affected by malnutrition,” she said.”
via The Hindu : News / National : Sonia launches national child health screening programme.
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