Socialization of Anemia Prevention at Gonzaga Mbay Vocational School by Village Health Officers

On Friday, December 13, 2024, SMK Gonzaga Mbay held an Anemia Prevention Socialization activity, initiated by health workers from Danga Village, Aesesa District. This activity aims to increase students' awareness, especially female students, about the importance of preventing anemia in supporting health and productivity.

The event started at 07.30 WITA with the following series of activities:

1. Health Exercise
   Students, teachers, and health workers started the day with joint exercise in the school yard. This exercise aims to improve physical fitness and create a cheerful atmosphere before the education session begins.
2. Anemia Prevention Socialization
   In this session, health workers provided an explanation of anemia, its causes, symptoms to watch out for, and the importance of iron intake in preventing this disease. Students were invited to understand a healthy diet rich in iron and other important nutrients. Education also emphasized the importance of consuming iron-enriched tablets (TTD), especially for young women.
3. Eating Together
   After the socialization, all participants enjoyed eating together with the healthy menu provided. The menu is designed to support students' understanding of the importance of a balanced nutritious diet, such as green vegetables, nuts, and animal protein.
4. Distribution of Iron Tablets
   As a concrete step to prevent anemia, health workers distributed iron tablets (TTD) to students. The officers also provided guidance on how to consume these tablets to ensure their effectiveness.

This activity received a positive response from students and teachers. One of the students stated, "We understand more about anemia and how to prevent it. The iron tablets provided will also help us maintain our health."
The Principal of SMK Gonzaga Mbay expressed his appreciation to the health workers for this useful education. "Student health is very important to support their academic achievements and daily activities. We hope that activities like this can continue," he said.
Through this activity, SMK Gonzaga Mbay shows its commitment to creating a young generation that is not only intellectually intelligent but also healthy and productive.

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@sallamah