Vitamin A, Deworming drive begins nationwide from today
Summary
The government has begun a nationwide campaign to administer Vitamin A and deworming medicines to millions of children to improve immunity and prevent malnutrition.
Key Points
- The government launched a nationwide Vitamin A and deworming campaign starting April 19.
- Approximately 2.2 million children aged 6 to 59 months will receive Vitamin A capsules.
- Nearly 2 million children aged 1 to 5 years will be given deworming tablets.
- The program involves 52,000 female community health volunteers and 15,000 health workers across immunisation centres.
