Peru ministries unite to combat childhood anemia
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In Peru, the Ministries of Health, Development and Social Inclusion, and Housing, Construction and Sanitation are collaborating to reduce childhood anemia and improve living conditions for children.
The ministers of each ministry. Luis Dyer Fernández, Maritza Canales Martínez, and Mauricio Arnillas González, agreed on the need for faster, joint action to benefit children throughout the country.
Around 80 representatives from public and private institutions, academic organizations, and international cooperation groups joined the effort, committing to work together to support children’s wellbeing. During a meeting, the group analyzed the main causes of anemia and discussed how each sector could contribute to solutions. The ministries developed criteria for selecting and prioritizing regions with the greatest need, allowing them to tailor interventions to specific local conditions.
They also agreed to strengthen coordination between the national government and regional and local governments, leveraging the skills of various groups. UNICEF, the National Society of Industries, and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers are among the organizations supporting this initiative. Minister of Health Luis Dyer stated that a coordinated team effort is essential, emphasizing, “Our children cannot wait.” The government intends to continue building partnerships to ensure children grow up healthy and have more opportunities.
