Anaemia is one of the common blood disorders that has caused worry in human beings for a long period in Kenya and globally.
Despite it being detrimental to human health, a lasting solution has not yet been found.
According to World Health Organization, anaemia is a serious global health problem that has affected and killed many people in Kenya and around the world.
Anaemia is more vulnerable to pregnant women and children.
According to statistical analysis, 42 per cent of children less than five years and 40 per cent of pregnant women globally are anaemic.
Common signs of anaemia include fatigue and weakness, dizziness, insomnia, and severe headache but this varies from one type of anaemia to another.
There has been little progress in tackling this worrying condition.
It should be well understood that anaemia is one of the WHO global nutrition targets by the year 2025 which was endorsed by the World Health Assembly in 2012 and 2013.
It is estimated that one-third of all women of reproductive age are anaemic, this creates a lot of risks during pregnancy.
Research by WHO found that the existence of anaemia condition contributes to 23 per cent of indirect causes of death.
Public health facilities should carry out mandatory tests against anaemia for patients suspected to have the condition so that they can be treated as soon as possible.
Parents should ensure their children have a well-balanced diet and be free from malnutrition.
Public facilities also should have access to free medication to induce blood formation to help those from poor backgrounds who cannot afford the costly treatment.
Detecting iron deficiency early during pregnancy and young children is crucial.
In addition possible control of malaria will assist since it's regarded as one of the most common parasitic infection associated with anaemia.
Globally, we have a potential to eliminate this menace.
Journalist Radio Yetu
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
