Deworming tablets to be administered to 7.8 lakh children in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada

The Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts are set to administer deworming tablets to 7.8 lakh children as part of the National Deworming Initiative. The initiative, which is being implemented by the health department, aims to control and prevent parasitic worm infections in children. The deworming tablets will be administered to children in the age group of 1-19 years.

The National Deworming Initiative was launched in 2015 to control and prevent parasitic worm infections in children. The initiative is a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of children in the country. The deworming tablets will be administered twice a year, in the months of February and August.

The administration of deworming tablets is expected to have a significant impact on the health and well-being of children in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts. It will help to reduce the incidence of parasitic worm infections and improve the overall health of children. The initiative is a testament to the government's commitment to improving the health and well-being of children in the country.

Source: Google News – Udupi.