The second phase of the project “United against anemia in the Puinahua district” begins on May 13, with medicines and supplies delivered by PetroTal.

The fight against anemia in children between the ages of six and 35 months and pregnant mothers in the district of Puinahua (Requena, Loreto) the second phase of the project continues United against anemia, which will be held from May 13 to 23.

In order to strengthen the project's activities, PetroTal, the operator of the Lot 95, delivered a batch of medicines and supplies The funds will be allocated to the district's health facilities, which will be used to serve the target population.

“United against anemia in the district of Puinahua”.” is the result of an alliance between PetroTal, the national programs Cuna Más and Action Platforms for Social Inclusion (PAIS), the Regional Health Management of Loreto, the Bretaña Health Micronetwork and the District Municipality of Puinahua.

During its first phase, which will run from May to December 2024, the project will achieved a 18% reduction in the rate of anemia among children aged six to 35 months in the district, thanks to interventions such as screening, delivery of medicines, supervision visits, nutritional counseling and demonstration sessions.