The first round of the National Deworming Campaign 2025 is being conducted in February. While the camp day would be held on February 10 and a special camp for covering left out children would be held on February 17.
According to the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine(DPH&PM), a total of 2.69 crore persons, including 2.15 crore people from one to 19 years and 54.67 lakh women aged from 20 to 30would benefit during the campaign in the State.
The camps would be held at schools, colleges, health sub-centres, and anganwadi centres. According to DPH&PM, deworming is beneficial as it helps in reducing anaemia and improving nutrition and physical growth in children.
Published – February 09, 2025 12:22 am IST