Deworming drive to cover 7.8 lakh children in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada
By ETF Desk
The Udupi and Dakshina Kannada district administrations have joined hands to launch a massive deworming drive, aiming to cover 7.8 lakh school-going children. The drive is scheduled to begin on August 14 and will continue till August 16. The deworming tablets will be administered to children in all government and private schools, including anganwadis and pre-primary schools. The administration has made elaborate arrangements to ensure that no child is left out of the drive.
The deworming drive is a regular programme conducted by the government to eradicate parasitic worms from school-going children. The worms, which can cause anaemia, malnutrition, and other health problems, are prevalent in many parts of the district. The administration has identified the districts' most affected areas and will focus on these areas during the drive.
The deworming drive is expected to have a significant impact on the health and well-being of the children. It will also help in reducing the prevalence of anaemia and malnutrition in the district. The administration has appealed to parents and teachers to cooperate with the drive and ensure that all children receive the deworming tablets.
Source: Google News – Udupi.