Deworming Drive: 7.8 Lakh Children in Udupi, DK to Receive Deworming Tablets
By ETF Desk
The Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka are gearing up to launch a comprehensive deworming drive, targeting over 7.8 lakh children. The drive, which is scheduled to take place in the coming days, aims to administer deworming tablets to the children in an effort to combat parasitic worm infections.
The deworming drive is part of the government's ongoing efforts to improve the health and well-being of children in the region. According to official data, parasitic worm infections are prevalent among children in the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts, with a significant number of cases being reported in recent years.
The deworming drive is expected to have a positive impact on the health of children in the region, reducing the risk of parasitic worm infections and associated health complications. The initiative is also expected to contribute to the overall improvement of the health and well-being of children in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts.