The Ministry of Health and Population said that proper nutrition is the weapon of an outstanding student, noting that students need a healthy body, active mind, healthy mind, and immunity capable of resisting diseases.
The Ministry of Health and Population advised paying attention to proper nutrition by eating healthy foods rich in vitamins, such as vegetables and fruits.
And the Ministry of Health and Population confirmed that all work teams in all health departments at the governorate level work on the presidential initiative to treat malnutrition diseases for school students in the primary stage in the governorates.
The Ministry added that during the campaign, anemia diseases are detected by taking a drop of blood and placing it on a detector that determines the presence or absence of anemia and dwarfism, “short stature”. It is detected by measuring the child’s height and comparing it with the normal growth rates for the child’s age on growth curves, as well as obesity. Children and it is detected by measuring the weight and height of the child and measuring the body mass and comparing the measurement with the normal rates for the age of the child on the growth curves.
In the event that one of these diseases is discovered, the affected child will be referred to the health insurance referral committees for free treatment in order to conduct all full medical examinations on him. The children will be followed up during and following the campaign until the child is completely cured..