National Deworming Day drive launched in Yadgir
The Yadgir district health department has launched a National Deworming Day campaign to administer Albendazole tablets to children aged 1 to 19. The initiative aims to improve child health and physical growth through medication and hygiene education.
Why it matters
Public health campaigns like this are critical for preventing parasitic infections that can lead to malnutrition and developmental delays in children.
The District Health and Family Welfare Department and the District RCH Division jointly inaugurated the National Deworming Day (NDD) drive at the Government Lower Primary School, Ambedkar Chowk, in Yadgir on Monday.
The nationwide campaign was officially launched on Monday, with a follow-up Mop up which is scheduled from August 10 to 17. The drive aims to administer Albendazole tablets to all children and adolescents aged 1 to 19 across the district.
Mahesh Biradar, District Health and Family Welfare Officer, advised the public to use the programme to ensure children remain healthy and free from worm infestations.
The albendazole tablets are being administered at local anganwadis. The children aged between 1 and 2 are given half a tablet, while those aged 2 to 19 receive one full tablet.
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