The Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) has embarked on a yatra to eradicate anaemia in India. Hrishikesh Pai, president of the Fogsi, stated that the yatra began in the northern states along the Ganga. He carried the pink waistcoat movement to the most distant districts of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Gynaecologists were excited to reach out to the community and spread the word that it is critical to care for the female child during her adolescence in order to eradicate anaemia. According to Mr. Pai, people across the country tend to acclimatise to their disadvantaged lifestyles. "We need to shake them out of their stupor and instill in them the desire to live a healthy life," he continued.
Madhuri Patel, the federation's secretary general, praised Tamil Nadu for meeting the United Nations' sustainable development objective of reducing maternal death rate to less than 70. S. Sampath Kumari, vice-president of the Federation, stated that the campaign will begin next week in Kodaikanal. She recalled the state's attempts to enhance the health of women and mothers.
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly deputy Speaker K. Pitchandi stated that the Chief Minister's Dravidian model sought to improve the state. The government has set aside 18,000 crore for health. He mentioned it in the budget. On the occasion, senior gynaecologists were presented the ‘luminary award’ and younger doctors and nurses were recognised for their commitment to ensure women’s health.
