NFHS-6 Reports Positive Trends in India's Child Health and Nutrition
NFHS-6 shows improvement in child health, nutrition indicators: CRY

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The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reveals significant improvements in child and maternal health indicators in India, including increased immunization rates and reduced malnutrition. Child rights organization CRY emphasizes the importance of ongoing investments in public health to sustain these gains.
- 01Immunization coverage for children aged 12-23 months rose from 83.8% in NFHS-5 to 87.1% in NFHS-6.
- 02Rotavirus vaccination coverage increased from 36.4% to 85.6%, while measles vaccine coverage improved from 58.6% to 71.8%.
- 03Stunting among children under five decreased from 35.5% to 29.3%, and severe wasting dropped from 7.7% to 5.2%.
- 04Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth increased from 41.8% to 50.1%.
- 05Postnatal check-ups rose from 88.6% to 90.6%, indicating improved healthcare access.
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The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) has shown notable advancements in child and maternal health across India, as reported by Child Rights and You (CRY). Compared to NFHS-5 (2019-21), the latest survey indicates improvements in immunization, nutrition, and healthcare access. Notably, the full immunization rate for children aged 12-23 months increased from 83.8% to 87.1%, with Rotavirus vaccination coverage surging from 36.4% to 85.6%. Child nutrition also saw progress, with stunting rates declining from 35.5% to 29.3% and severe wasting from 7.7% to 5.2%. CRY's CEO, Puja Marwaha, attributed these improvements to strengthened public health systems and the efforts of frontline workers. However, she cautioned that continued investment and targeted interventions are crucial to ensure equitable access to health services. The findings underscore the need for collaborative efforts among various stakeholders to maintain and enhance these gains in child health and nutrition.
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The improvements in child health and nutrition indicators suggest better healthcare access and outcomes for families across India.
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