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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Over 7.16 lakh women, children to be administered albendazole tablets in Krishnagiri
Over 7,16,966 women and children will be covered under the deworming campaign scheduled for Monday (August 11, 2025) in Krishnagiri. The National Deworming Day is being observed on August 11 with the intended coverage of 7,16,966 women and children, including 5,52,417 children between the ages of 1 and 19 and 1,64,549 children between the ages of 20 and 30 in the district. The administration, citing the WHO, has stated that Tamil Nadu has about 25% of its population affected by Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) infections and India contributes 25% to the STH infections globally. The deworming mission envisions coverage of children and teens from the age 1 to 19; and adolescents between 20 to 30 years of age. While 200 mg of tablet albendazole will be given to children between 1 and 2 years of age, 400 mg will be administered to those above 2 years. Pregnant and lactating women will not be given the tablets. STH infections are linked to anaemia, malnutrition, impaired growth, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhoea among other symptoms. The infections are also caused from contamination caused by open defecation. Once STH is addressed through albendazole tablets, the weight of the children will increase, along with cognitive development, and physical stamina. Therefore, District Collector C. Dinesh Kumar has invited public to avail the tablets through the camps. Albendazole tablets will be distributed through 1,796 anganwadi centres, 61 primary health centres, 270 upgraded primary health centres and all schools and colleges. Children who are missed out from coverage will be covered during the second round on August 18.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Deworming, vitamin A drives from Aug 12
Bhubaneswar: The health and family welfare department, in collaboration with Unicef, will launch the 'National Deworming Day' (NDD) and 'vitamin A supplementation' (VAS) programmes across the state on Aug 12 to improve child health, combat anaemia and fight parasitic worm infections. During the period, lymphatic filariasis-mass drug administration (LF-MDA) programme will be implemented in selected districts to stop the spread of the disease. The deworming programme will administer Albendazole to over 1.26 crore children aged 1 to 19 years and more than 15 lakh women of reproductive age (20-24) across all 30 districts. This includes 4,01,081 children aged 1-2 in 12 LF-MDA districts, 2,339,102 children aged 1-5 years in NDD districts, and 9,906,433 children aged 6 to 19. The biannual VAS programme will cover an estimated 32 lakh children aged 9-60 months, boosting immunity and reducing child mortality and morbidity. Dr Rajyashree Patnaik, director of family welfare, said the NDD plays a crucial role in safeguarding children's health and reducing anaemia in young women. "Deworming improves nutritional uptake and boosts school attendance, positively impacting education and productivity," she added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Write Better, Work Smarter With This Desktop App Grammarly Install Now Undo LF-MDA will be implemented in 12 districts: Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur, Sonepur and Sundargarh. In these districts, children aged 1-2 years will also receive deworming medication. The initiative will involve govt, govt-aided and private schools, as well as anganwadi centres. Teachers, anganwadi and Asha workers will actively participate in drug administration. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Punjab health minister asks students to live healthy
1 2 Patiala: Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday asked students to act as ambassadors of cleanliness. Speaking during a state-level function at Govt Senior Secondary Smart School, Tripuri, Patiala, to mark National Deworming Day, the minister said nearly 73 lakh Albendazole tablets had been distributed to students in govt, aided, and private schools across Punjab. Regular health screenings were being conducted to monitor children's health, the minister said. Emphasizing on the dangers of stomach worms, Dr Balbir said they could lead to malnutrition, physical and mental weakness, and poor school attendance. He advised children to maintain personal hygiene, avoid walking barefoot, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly, and drink boiled water. To further promote hygiene and disease prevention, Dr Balbir Singh urged all residents to become part of the campaign to raise awareness about dengue and "War Every Friday", encouraging weekly cleanliness drives. He also announced that students, teachers, and health workers actively contributing to clean surroundings will be specially honoured. Speaking to media, Dr Balbir Singh highlighted that cheese, ghee, and spices are among the most adulterated food items. A state-wide sampling campaign is underway ahead of festivals, focusing on products coming from outside Punjab. He added that flying squads and a "Food Safety on Wheels" van are conducting surprise checks, including on food supplements, which were previously unchecked. He also mentioned that the Health Department is working with partners to investigate rising cases of sudden cardiac deaths and has issued relevant advisories. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
State targets 96 lakh children for deworming drive on August 11
Telangana is preparing to observe National Deworming Day (NDD) on August 11 with a target of administering Albendazole (400g) tablets to nearly 96 lakh children aged between 1 and 19 years. The campaign is aimed at eliminating Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) infections, which are commonly caused by parasitic worms found in contaminated soil. Health officials stated that uniform administration of Albendazole across the State on a single day is key to controlling the spread of STH among children and adolescents. Deworming has been shown to reduce anaemia, improve nutritional uptake, reduce worm-related illnesses, lower school absenteeism, and enhance overall cognitive and physical performance. As per the guidelines, half a tablet will be crushed and administered to children between the ages of one and two, while one full crushed tablet will be given to those aged between two and three years. Children aged three to 19 years will receive one chewable Albendazole tablet. The distribution will take place at Anganwadi centres, government and private schools, colleges, vocational institutions, and community locations to ensure inclusion of out-of-school children. To ensure no child is left out, a mop-up round is scheduled for August 18 for those who miss the initial dose. Hyderabad District Collector Hari Chandana Dasari chaired a meeting with officials on Thursday to review preparedness and called for the drafting of a detailed action plan. The Collector stressed the need for 100% coverage, particularly among children who are already on medication, and asked officials to pay special attention to their needs during the drive.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Officials told to ensure timely distribution of anti-parasitic medicine
Rangareddy: In anticipation of a possible outbreak of seasonal illnesses due to ongoing rains, the Rangareddy district administration has implemented measures to ensure the timely distribution of anti-parasitic medicine to prevent infections in children. District Collector C Narayana Reddy has directed officials to ensure all children and students between the ages of one and 19 receive Albendazole tablets. According to medical experts, Albendazole is an anthelminthic medication used to treat various infections caused by parasitic worms, such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and pinworms, which commonly develop in the stomach of children and young people. The medicine is also used to treat hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus tapeworm larvae, and neurocysticercosis, caused by the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), which can lead to seizures. During a review meeting on de-worming measures on National Deworming Day, the district collector instructed all principals of government and private institutions, anganwadis, junior colleges, and welfare hostels to organise a special drive on 11 August to administer Albendazole tablets to students. The district collector asked officials to ensure that every student within the specified age group receives the tablets. 'This programme should be made as successful as it was last year. In addition, an awareness campaign should also be run to educate parents about parasitic infections and the medicine used to treat them,' the collector said. To dispel any concerns regarding the medicine, District Medical Officer Venkateswara Rao clarified that there are no side effects to children taking Albendazole tablets. He added that playing barefoot in mud and grass can allow worms to enter the body and cause issues such as stomach ache, anaemia, vomiting, weight loss, loss of appetite, and fatigue. Science teachers in the respective schools will be appointed as nodal officers to administer the medicine to the targeted children. District Additional Collector Chandra Reddy, DRO Sangeetha, DRDA Project Director Srilatha, DPO Suresh Mohan, DEO Sushinder Rao, and other district officials were in attendance.
