'GOBI' campaign has been promoted by

UPPSC 2017

Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics)

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Appeared in: UPPSC 2017

Explanation

The 'GOBI' campaign is a well-known child survival strategy initiated by UNICEF in 1982.
The acronym GOBI stands for Growth monitoring, Oral rehydration therapy, Breastfeeding, and Immunization.
These four interventions were selected for their high impact on reducing child mortality and their relatively low cost of implementation.
The campaign was later expanded to GOBI-FFF, adding Female education, Family spacing, and Food supplementation.

Option A: While the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) works closely with UNICEF on many global health issues, including child health, the GOBI campaign was specifically conceived and promoted by UNICEF.
Option B: The Food and Agriculture Organization (F.A.O.) is a UN agency that focuses on international efforts to defeat hunger, improve nutrition, and ensure food security through agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
Option D: The United Nations Development Programme (U.N.D.P.) is the UN's global development network, focusing on eradicating poverty and reducing inequalities. Its work is broader, covering areas like democratic governance, crisis prevention, and sustainable development.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Global Child Health Initiatives as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the GOBI framework is crucial for community health nurses as its principles form the foundation of many maternal and child health (MCH) programs in India and worldwide.
Nurses are directly involved in implementing all aspects of GOBI: conducting growth monitoring at Anganwadi centers, teaching mothers how to prepare and use ORS, counseling on exclusive breastfeeding, and administering vaccines during immunization drives.
What if a mother in a rural clinic reports her child has severe diarrhea? A nurse trained in GOBI principles would immediately prioritize assessing for dehydration and administering Oral Rehydration Therapy, a direct application of the 'O' in GOBI.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core keyword in the question, which is 'GOBI' campaign. This is a specific, named initiative.
This is a factual recall question. Access your knowledge of major international health organizations and their flagship programs.
Consider the focus of each organization provided in the options. UNICEF's primary mandate is children's welfare.
Associate the acronym GOBI (Growth, Oral rehydration, Breastfeeding, Immunization) with child health, which directly aligns with UNICEF's mission.
Eliminate the other options based on their primary roles: WHO (global health policy), FAO (food/agriculture), and UNDP (broad development).

Concept Tested & Keywords

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