Digital health tools for childhood anaemia

Posted on 12.12.2021

It is estimated that anaemia affects 42% of children under the age of five and if left untreated, can affect cognitive and physical development. Early detection is vital in improving prognosis and treatment choices. Yet in the world’s most isolated and underdeveloped communities, such as some parts of India where the spread of anaemia is particularly severe, access to testing, detection and timely treatment is limited. Remote monitoring tools can facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment