India Health Action Trust (IHAT) is a leading brand that focuses on improving the health and well-being of communities in India. With a mission to prevent anaemia among pregnant women, IHAT offers innovative and effective interventions to address gaps in coverage. By utilizing data from National Family Health Survey and Health Management Information System, IHAT identifies areas where actions are most urgent and prioritizes interventions accordingly.

The data indicates that the coverage of Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation among pregnant women is alarmingly low across states, with less than a third of pregnant women effectively covered. The largest gap in the cascade is in the consumption of IFA for 180 days, closely followed by the gap between women who received any antenatal care and those who received early antenatal care. To address these gaps, IHAT recommends exploring innovative methods to support user adherence to IFA consumption, improving coverage rates for early registration of pregnant women, and expanding facility and community-based distribution systems.

IHAT also emphasizes the need for improving the quality and availability of data through standardization of indicator definitions and validation mechanisms. With its dedication to evidence-based interventions and partnerships with government bodies, IHAT strives to make a significant impact on maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, infectious diseases, and health systems strengthening in India