Implementation of anemia control programs. Project cycle for anemia control program. Following evaluation of the baseline epidemiology of anemia, a combination of short, medium and longer-term solutions can be selected. Anemia control may be integrated with existing functioning health programs; for example: antenatal care, infant and young child programs (eg, Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses, immunization programs, vitamin A supplementation, school health checks, reproductive health education, family planning, premarital or other screening). Complementary strategies such as deworming and control of schistosomiasis may be beneficial. Where malaria is endemic, malaria control interventions should be in place. Monitoring and evaluation should enable improvements in the design and ongoing implementation of the program.