Distribution of de-worming tablets begins for 96.81 lakh children in Telangana on July 13; mop up round on July 20
The Telangana government has launched a National Deworming Day campaign to provide Albendazole tablets to nearly 97 million children and adolescents. The initiative aims to combat health issues like anaemia and malnutrition to improve physical and cognitive development.
Why it matters
Large-scale public health interventions are critical for addressing systemic nutritional deficiencies and improving long-term health outcomes in developing regions.
The Telangana government on Monday (July 13, 2026) launched the National Deworming Day (NDD) Programme, under which Albendazole tablets will be administered to children and adolescents aged one to 19 years to reduce anaemia, worm-related illnesses and soil-transmitted helminth infections.
Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha inaugurated the programme at Government High School, Lok Bhavan, Hyderabad, and appealed to parents to ensure that every eligible child receives the deworming tablet.
“Intestinal worm infections can lead to anaemia, malnutrition, stunted growth and weight loss, affecting children’s physical development and their ability to concentrate on studies. Although intestinal worms are not visible to the naked eye, they can have a significant impact on children’s health,” he said.
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