National Deworming day launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, August 11 2017:
Kangpokpi district joined the nation in observing the National Deworming Day yesterday by launching the event at Parizeau Maranatha Academy, Kangpokpi DHQs.
Deputy Commissioner, Kangpokpi T Ranjit Singh (IAS) graced the event as chief guest while CDOP, Kangpokpi Miranda Zimik, Principal of PMA Kangpokpi H Ingocha Singh and CMO/Director of 'District Health Society, Kangpokpi Dr L Gojendra Singh attended as other dignitaries.
Medical officials, doctors, nurses, staff of CHC, Kangpokpi and other DLOs including leaders of civil bodies joined the launching prpgram of National Deworming Day.
T Ranjit Singh successfully launched the National Deworming Day in a function'organized by District Health Society, Kangpokpi.
As part of the nationwide exercise, Albendazole tablets were administered to kids and at Anganwadi centres across the district while district administration, Kangpokpi and medical department spread awareness on health.
The mop-up day will be held on August 17, said the DHS Kangpokpi source.