Arunachal: National De-worming Day Programme launched in Papum Pare
All school-going children, including those in Anganwadi Centres, government schools, government-aided schools, private schools, and out-of-school children, will be administered albendazole tablets and syrup.
YUPIA- The District Health Society Papum Pare District (Rural) Yupia today launched the National De-worming Day (NDD) programme at the Health & Wellness Centre (SC) Yupia. The programme aims to deworm all children aged 1-19 years in the district.
Mrs Taba Jaya, Deputy Director ICDS, graced the occasion and launched the NDD programme for the district.
Emphasizing the importance of good health in shaping a child’s future, she said, “The age of children up to nineteen years are the crucial years when the future of his/hers is dictated, and a good health of those growing children are to be prioritize.”
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Dr. (Mrs) R. Rina Ronya, District Medical Officer (DMO), added that the Health Society will be observing the programme from March 24-28 in every block of Papum Pare District (Rural).
All school-going children, including those in Anganwadi Centres, government schools, government-aided schools, private schools, and out-of-school children, will be administered albendazole tablets and syrup.
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The programme was concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri. Okang Borang, District Programme Manager NHM.
The National De-worming Day programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to make every child in the country worm-free. The programme aims to improve the overall health, nutritional status, access to education, and quality of life of children.
