Malnourishment in Children is a cause of concern. In this regard Government of India has set up a program to identify undernourished children and give adequate nutritious diet and correct the malnutrition among children. Under the “Azadi ka Amrithmahotsav” 75 years of Independance celebrations, K.V.G. Ayurveda Medical college & Hospital, Sullia in collaboration with Rural water supply & Sanitation department, Gram Panchayath Kanakamajalu, Child and women’s welfare Department, Sullia, organized “Free medical camp for malnourished children” on 22.10.2021 at Gram Panchayath Auditorium, Kanakamajalu.
In this program, Dr. Pramoda P. A., Associate Professor, Department of Kaumarabhritya, NSS program officer, has given a talk on “Management of Malnourished Children”. Dr. Lakshmeesha, Asso. Professor Dept. of Panchakarma, P.G. Scholars and Interns participated in the Camp. Around 34 children were benefited from this camp.