<p>The K Chandrashekar Rao government has initiated the distribution of "KCR Nutrition Kits" on Wednesday for pregnant women in nine districts of Telangana with high prevalence of anaemia.</p>.<p>Each kit contains a nutrition drink powder (1kg), unseeded dates (1 kg), ghee (500 ml), iron syrup (3 bottles), one Albendazole tablet, a plastic cup and plastic basket.</p>.<p>The nutrition kits come in addition to the BRS government's 2017 “KCR Kits” scheme for pregnant women opting for delivery in the government health centres, hospitals.</p>.<p>The KCR Nutrition Kits however will be for the pregnant women in the neediest areas with high prevalence of anaemia - Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Jogulamba Gadwal, Kamareddy, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mulugu, Nagarkurnool and Vikarabad, districts where the ST population is also high.</p>.<p>The programme was launched by state health minister Harish Rao at Kamareddy, while the local legislators distributed the kits in their respective areas. The kits would be given twice - one in the second trimester and another in the third to ensure good health of the mother and baby in the womb.</p>.<p>According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-V) 2019-20, anaemia is prevalent among 53 per cent of pregnant women in Telangana. Complications due to anaemia in pregnant women are a major cause of maternal mortality.</p>.<p>The KCR Nutrition Kits, officials said, is intended to further decrease anaemia cases in the state.</p>.<p>"Contents of the kit are designed to be highly nutritious with proteins, energy, micro and macronutrients. The supplements are intended to address anaemia and improve body mass index."</p>
<p>The K Chandrashekar Rao government has initiated the distribution of "KCR Nutrition Kits" on Wednesday for pregnant women in nine districts of Telangana with high prevalence of anaemia.</p>.<p>Each kit contains a nutrition drink powder (1kg), unseeded dates (1 kg), ghee (500 ml), iron syrup (3 bottles), one Albendazole tablet, a plastic cup and plastic basket.</p>.<p>The nutrition kits come in addition to the BRS government's 2017 “KCR Kits” scheme for pregnant women opting for delivery in the government health centres, hospitals.</p>.<p>The KCR Nutrition Kits however will be for the pregnant women in the neediest areas with high prevalence of anaemia - Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Jogulamba Gadwal, Kamareddy, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mulugu, Nagarkurnool and Vikarabad, districts where the ST population is also high.</p>.<p>The programme was launched by state health minister Harish Rao at Kamareddy, while the local legislators distributed the kits in their respective areas. The kits would be given twice - one in the second trimester and another in the third to ensure good health of the mother and baby in the womb.</p>.<p>According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-V) 2019-20, anaemia is prevalent among 53 per cent of pregnant women in Telangana. Complications due to anaemia in pregnant women are a major cause of maternal mortality.</p>.<p>The KCR Nutrition Kits, officials said, is intended to further decrease anaemia cases in the state.</p>.<p>"Contents of the kit are designed to be highly nutritious with proteins, energy, micro and macronutrients. The supplements are intended to address anaemia and improve body mass index."</p>