Nagaland joins rest of country in observing 'Natl Deworming

Nagaland joined the nation in observing 'National Deworming Day' today.
Speaking at a programme, Principal Director of Health and Family Welfare Nagaland, Dr Sukhato A Sema said the government will initiate work among the children in the age group of 1 to 19 years to ensure that their health improved.
Sema, who was addressing the programme launch at TM Government Higher Secondary School here, said that allied departments like School Education, PHED and the Village Councils will work together for the wellbeing of the children.
Health and Family Welfare Director (Health), Dr N Mhabemo Kithan in his keynote address said main objective of National Deworming Day (NDD) is to de-worm all pre-school and school going children, either enrolled or non-enrolled, to improve their overall health, nutritional status access to education and quality of life.

He said Albendazole tablet will be administered to all children with the help of teachers in the schools of ASHA workers at Anganwadi centers.
Technical Officer from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Diksha Chaudhury said that Centre is putting emphasis in maintaining the life of the children as they are the future of the country.
Launching of the deworming day is to provide quality of life to the children all over the country, she said.