Anemia Free Campus
Empowering Health, Enriching Futures
This motto highlights the focus on improving students’ health and well-being, which directly contributes to their academic and personal success. The Anemia Free College Initiative aims to improve the overall health and well-being of students, leading to better academic performance, and healthier campus communities
About “Anemia free Campus Initiative”
Since 10 May 2024, every Saturday, our college has been conducting the Anemia-Free Campus Initiative in collaboration with Smt. Kausalya Karad Rural Hospital, Donje, Pune-25. As part of this initiative, we collect blood samples from students and provide them with detailed medical reports. If a student is found to be Anemic or severely Anemic, they are invited for doctor counselling. If necessary, free medical treatment is also provided. Additionally, we distribute nutritional supplements, generously donated by our faculty and students, to support the students’ health.
Objectives
The Anemia Free College Initiative typically aims to address and reduce the prevalence of anemia among students, especially in educational institutions. While the specifics can vary by country or program, the general objectives of such an initiative often include the following:
- Raising Awareness About Anemia: Educating students, faculty, and staff about the causes, symptoms, and risks of anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, to promote a better understanding of the condition.
- Early Detection and Screening: Implementing regular screening programs in colleges to identify students who are at risk of Anemia, particularly those who may be unaware of their condition.
- Promoting Healthy Diets: Encouraging students to adopt balanced diets rich in iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, which are essential in preventing Anemia. This may involve workshops, nutritional counseling, or making healthy foods more accessible.
- Supplementation Programs: Distributing iron and folic acid supplements to students, particularly in areas where dietary intake may be insufficient, to prevent and treat deficiencies leading to Anemia.
- Improving Access to Health Care: Enhancing access to healthcare facilities or services on or near campuses to ensure students can receive proper treatment and management of Anemia.
- Collaborating with Health Organizations: Partnering with national or local health bodies, NGOs, and government programs to further support Anemia prevention and control efforts.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking the progress of the initiative to measure the reduction in Anemia cases among students and evaluating the impact of the intervention.
- Empowering Students with Knowledge: Providing students with the tools and knowledge to take control of their health, including understanding Anemia prevention, treatment options, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
| Drives | Date of Drives | Total Count of Blood Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10/05/2024 | 79 | 2 | 28/06/2024 | 72 |
| 3 | 05/07/2024 | 90 |
| 4 | 19/07/2024 | 95 |
| 5 | 02/08/2024 | 60 |
| 6 | 09/08/2024 | 77 |
| 7 | 16/08/2024 | 50 |
| 8 | 20/09/2024 | 133 |
| 9 | 27/09/2024 | 122 |
| 10 | 11/10/2024 | 57 |
| 11 | 18/10/2024 | 18 |
| 12 | 20/12/2024 | 75 |
| 13 | 27/12/2024 | 22 |