2nd round of National Deworming Day launched at Senapati
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Senapati, October 23 2023:
Deputy Commissioner, Senapati Mamoni Doley, IAS launched the 2nd round of National Deworming Day (NDD), 2023 today at Avant Garde Academy, Taphou, Senapati.
The programme was organised by the District Health Society, National Health Mission (NHM), Senapati.
Addressing the gathering, the Senapati DC stated that National Deworming Day is observed across the country to raise awareness on the importance of deworming children between the age group of 1 to 19 years to maintain their personal hygiene.
She maintained that collective efforts should be made to ensure that children stay protected from various diseases caused by worms and ensure that their education and social activities are not hampered.
The DC also appealed to the teachers and Anganwadi workers to educate the students and their parents about healthy living and its significance.
Later, she administered Albendazole tablets to the school children as a part of the launching programme.
It may be mentioned that the NDD second round 2023 is also carried out at various Anganwadi centres and schools across the district.
The launching programme was also attended by Dr Sumpi Percy, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Senapati; Avant Garde Academy Principal; District Level Officers (DLOs); Supervisors of ICDS and Anganwadi workers along with teachers and students of Avant Garde Academy.