'Anemia-Free Schools' drive to be launched in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, under the Prime Minister’s Educational Reforms Programme, has announced the launch of the "Anemia-Free Schools" campaign in Islamabad, starting with higher secondary schools.
According to the education ministry sources, this initiative, launched in collaboration with Allah Wala Trust, aims to combat anemia among students, ensuring they receive the necessary nutrients for optimal health and academic performance. 
Under the program, the ministry will provide iron supplements to students to boost their hemoglobin levels, while dates, a natural source of iron, will also be distributed among the students.
"By the end of this year, we aim to cover every school in Islamabad, ensuring that no student is left behind," stated an official source.