Ukhrul launches second round of National Deworming Day
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik

Ukhrul, October 15 2026: The second round of National Deworming Day 2026 for Ukhrul district was launched today at Maringmi High School, Phungreitang Ukhrul by Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Ukhrul, Sunita Jajo.

The launching programme of the second round of National Deworming Day was organised by the District Health Society, Ukhrul.

Speaking at the occasion, Dr Pamza Luikham District Immunization Officer (DIO), Ukhrul stressed the need for taking deworming tablets timely by the students for good health and well-being.

He highlighted that excess presence of worms in the body causes weakness, stomach ache and stunted growth among children.

According to him, 60-67 percent of children in the district have been found to have intestinal worms in their bodies due to unhygienic conditions.

Dr Pamza also demonstrated the hygienic way of washing hands for prevention of intestinal worm infection in a bid to promote cleanliness and hygiene among children.

In his speech, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Ukhrul, Dr Kapangring highlighted that health is wealth and deliberated on basic health management.

He also stressed on the ill effects of consuming tobacco especially among youths and students.

As a part of the Tobacco Free Youth campaign, the District Health Society Ukhrul has initiated a school health programme, he said.

He also administered a no tobacco pledge and declared Maringmi High School as a tobacco free school.

The CMO maintained that there should be a dedicated room in every school to provide basic health facilities to the students.

Notably, deworming tablets were provided to over 500 students of the school.

Today's programme was attended by the Medical, ZEO and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) staff apart from the students and staff of the school.

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