Thoubal Launched National Deworming Day
Source: IT News
Thoubal, February 10 2020:
The first phase of the National Deworming Day was launched today at Thoubal as a part of the nationwide programme held all over India.
It was organised by District Health Society, Thoubal at the 5 Star English School, Atoukhong in Lilong.
On the occasion, ADM Thoubal L Radhakanta attended as Chief Guest, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) & District Mission Director of DHS Thoubal Dr N Jayantakumar Singh as President while Chairman of Five Star English High School Md Zakir Huissan and Principal Md Islauddin attended as guests of honour.
The aim of this programme is to deworm all the children from 1 to 19 years and improve their well-being.
Children between 1 to 2 years are administered half of one Albendazole tablet.
Children between 2 to 19 years are given one full tablet.
Dr Ksh Memcha Devi District Family Welfare Officer Thoubal, Ch Basanta Singh DPM DHS Thoubal and Staffs also took part in the Launching Program among others .