National Deworming Day observed in Mizoram

Image
Press Trust of India Aizawl
Last Updated : Aug 10 2017 | 4:42 PM IST
National Deworming Day was observed in Mizoram's capital Aizawl and all the other seven district headquarters today with Albendazole distributed to all the students and children in the Anganwadi centres.
State Health minister Lal Thanzara said that 96 per cent of students took Albendazole in February 2017, the last round of deworming being undertaken since last year.
National Deworming Day has been observed to ensure eradication of anaemia among children aged between one to 19 years.
A recent study conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control found out that soil transmitted helminth prevalence among the children in the state was 51 per cent.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 10 2017 | 4:42 PM IST

Next Story