The RMNCH+A strategy in India uses a 'continuum of care' approach. The '+A' in RMNCH+A stands for:

• A Anaemia control
• B Ambulatory care
• C Ante-natal care
• D Adolescents ✓

Explanation

RMNCH+A stands for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health — the '+A' emphasises the inclusion of adolescent health services as a distinct priority within the continuum of care. Under NHM, the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) is the dedicated adolescent health programme. Anaemia control (WIFS — Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation) is an adolescent health sub-component but is not what '+A' stands for.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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