Sonam Kumari Nourishing India's Future
Sunita Kumari, a teenager from Sursa block in Uttar Pradesh, was diagnosed with severe anaemia during a school health camp organized by DC's Sampushti project. With a haemoglobin level of just 4 mg/dL, Sunita urgently needed medical attention and nutritional guidance.
Sonam Kumari, a dedicated Sampushti Saathi (DC nutrition officer), stepped in to help. She visited Sunita's home to understand her situation and discovered that the root of Sunita's health issues was poor nutrition due to her family's economic constraints. Sonam built a rapport with Sunita and her family, offering practical advice on dietary changes and encouraging Sunita to take iron folic acid tablets and Moringa capsules to improve her haemoglobin levels.
Sonam believes that counseling and education are key to enhancing health and nutrition, especially among adolescents. She is proud of the positive impact she has made on Sunita's life and continues to work tirelessly to improve the health of other children in her community.