National Deworming Day conducted in districts
Source: The Sangai Express
Tbl, Kak, Jiri, February 10 2020:
As conducted across the country, National Deworming Day, 2020 for Thoubal District was launched today at Five Star English High School, Lilong.
Organised by the District Health Society, Thoubal, the inaugural programme was graced by ADM Thoubal L Radhakanta Singh; District Health Society, Thoubal CMO/DMD, Dr N Jayantakumar Singh; Five Star English High School Chairman, Md Zakir Huissan and Principal Md Islauddin as the presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, L Radhakanta said that National Deworming Day is conducted twice every year to ensure that children between the age group of 1 to 19 years are dewormed.
He appealed all concerned who wards were not given medication for the treatment of worm infestations to bring them on February 17 .
National Health Mission (NHM) Thoubal DPM, Ch Basanta said that a target to administer Albendazole tablet to 1,00,250 children is being set for this year Deworming Day.
A similar programme was also held at Practicing Junior High School, Kakching and Jiribam Higher Secondary School, Jiribam.