Bishnupur gears up for National Deworming Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, February 07 2020:
Ahead of the February 10 National Deworming Day, Bishnupur district Deputy Commissioner Neeta Arambam has launched deworming programme in the district today.
Speaking at the launching programme at Old CMO conference hall, Neeta Arambam said that the district is targeting to administer albendazole tablets (deworming tablets) to 85,000 children under the age group 1-19 .
The deworming programme will cover 971 Anganwadi centres, 221 Government and Government aided schools and 86 private schools.
Maximum effort and co-operation from all stakeholders is required for ensuring 100 percent coverage, she said.
CMO Bishnupur District and Mission Director Dr T Manihar, District Programme Officer ICDS Cell Bishnupur Th Shantibala and District Malaria Officer Dr P Merajao were also present at the event.