Jt Collector urges complete success for National Deworming Day prog
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Joint Collector C. Vishnu Charan has urged officials to ensure the success of National Deworming Day in Anantapur, targeting 5.99 lakh children and adolescents with free Albendazole tablets on September 25.
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Jt Collector urges complete success for National Deworming Day prog
Anantapur: Joint Collector C Vishnu Charan urged officials to ensure the success of the National Deworming Day program across Anantapur district on September 25.
During a coordination meeting at the Collectorate on Monday, district leaders released promotional posters for the health drive.
Authorities plan to distribute free chewable Albendazole tablets to 599,852 children and adolescents aged 1 to 19 years across schools, colleges, and Anganwadis.
Officials outlined specific dosages for different age groups to prevent malnutrition and worm infestations, with a mop-up day scheduled for October 5 to cover absentees.
