Launch Center 1000 National Campaign & Paalan Parenting App: All Insights

Federal Minister of Health Bharati Pravin Pawar on Tuesday, almost launched Conclusion on Early Childhood DevelopmentPaalan National Campaign 1000 and Parenting apps in Mumbai and said India has made rapid strides in reducing child mortality since 2014 from 45 per 1000 live births to 35 per 1000 live births in 2019.
Emphasizing the importance of the early stages of a child’s life as its effects can last a lifetime, Pawar says, “Children’s brain development begins during pregnancy and is influenced by a pregnant woman’s health, nutrition and environment.After birth, in addition to the baby’s physical development, the baby’s brain development paves the way for intelligence levels and quality of life in future. ”
She says that each day of this journey is special and affects how a baby develops, grows and learns – not just now, but throughout her life.
She added that the child’s survival cannot be resolved in isolation as it is closely related to the mother’s health.
“Therefore, the concept of ‘Continuity of Care’, which emphasizes care during the critical stages of life to improve children’s survival, is being adhered to in accordance with the national program,” he said. MoS Health more.
The first 1000 days establish a strong foundation for a child’s physical, mental, emotional, cognitive and social health, he adds.
“Children’s health program belongs to National Health Mission (FAMILY) comprehensive integrated interventions that improve child survival and address contributing factors to infant and under-5 mortality. Thus, our National Health Mission ensures that critical services are delivered at home, through outreach, and through health facilities at various levels such as medical facilities. primary health care, first referral unit, tertiary healthcare facility,” she said.
‘Paalan 1000 – The First 1000 Days Journey’, focuses on the cognitive development of children in the first 2 years of life. The app will provide caregivers with practical advice on what they can do in their daily routine and will help resolve the various doubts parents have and will direct our efforts into the child development.