June 2021: Jharkhand state codelivers IFA with Covid-19 vaccinations

India’s Jharkhand state will treat children ages 5-10 with iron and folic acid (IFA) tablets in an effort to treat anemia and strengthen their immune systems. Jharkhand has a significant population of children with anemia, who, according to researchers, might experience severe symptoms of Covid-19 if they get the disease. The anemia campaign aims to distribute 27.6 million tablets through community health centers across 24 districts and will run alongside Jharkhand’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign. The Pioneer