Activities like Nutrition and Health Programme for Adolescent Girls
IIYW is undertaking systematic interventions in the health sector especially for the women group. A famous gynaecologist and a renowned nutritionist are appointed as resource person on the project. The women group is divided into age groups of a. 12 to 18, b. 19 to 45 and c. 45 and above. This entire population is screened through pathological checkups. They are tested for haemoglobin, blood groups and random sugar. The Gynaecologist and nutritionists are undertaking regular classes for these target groups towards adolescent’s issues, reproductive health and physical and mental development. It is expected to take more programmes as this is a need for the target groups