Karnataka govt to launch 'Arogya Nandana' scheme to boost immunity in children

In view of the third Covid-19 wave, the Karnataka government has decided to launch 'Arogya Nandana' programme with the aim of improving immunity among children.

In view of the third Covid-19 wave and its potential impact on children, the Karnataka government has decided to launch 'Arogya Nandana' scheme with the aim of improving immunity in children. Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said all precautionary measures will be taken to monitor children's health. "Since it is being said that children may be predominantly affected during the third wave, we have decided to launch a new initiative called 'Arogya Nandana'. There are about 1.5 crore children in the state and all of them will be subjected to test under this initiative."