New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday reviewed a series of proposals related to nutrition, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation and anaemia control, and directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan for anaemia screening across all age groups in the capital.

The directions were issued during a virtual review meeting chaired by the minister to discuss healthcare and nutrition-related initiatives aimed at strengthening public health delivery mechanisms in Delhi, according to an official statement.

During the meeting, Singh reviewed proposals linked to immunisation, maternal health, child nutrition, family planning and nutritional support for leprosy patients.

Discussions were also held on introducing direct benefit transfer-based incentives for complete immunisation and Vitamin A supplementation, strengthening management systems for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), and improving continuation rates of post-delivery and post-abortion contraception interventions.

The minister also reviewed a proposal for integrated preconception health services for eligible couples in South-East Delhi and discussed DBT-based nutritional support mechanisms for leprosy patients.

A major focus of the meeting remained the proposed establishment of a model Integrated Nutrition Centre at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Hospital with integrated AYUSH services, including Yoga, under one roof.Singh appreciated the proposal and directed officials to explore support through the National AYUSH Mission for its implementation.

The meeting also included a presentation on a pilot study comparing non-invasive and conventional invasive haemoglobin estimation methods for screening and diagnosis of anaemia.

Source: ET Healthworld - May 21,2026