Awareness Program on National Deworming Day Conducted in Gadwal
An awareness program on National Deworming Day – 2025 was held at the District Medical and Health Office in Gadwal. The program was organized for medical officers and healthcare staff to educate them about the importance of deworming children.
Speaking at the event, District Medical and Health Officer Dr. S.K. Siddappa announced that Albendazole tablets will be given to children aged 1 to 19 years on February 10, 2025. The distribution will take place in government and private schools, junior colleges, degree colleges, and Anganwadi centers. Medical staff, teachers, and Anganwadi workers will be responsible for administering the tablets.
For children who miss taking the deworming tablet on February 10, a second chance will be given on February 17, 2025, during the mop-up round.
Dr. Siddappa also explained the correct dosage of Albendazole:
– Children aged 1-2 years should take half a tablet, crushed and mixed with water.
– Children aged 2-3 years should take one full tablet, crushed and mixed with water.
– Children aged 3-19 years should chew and swallow one full tablet.
He highlighted that worm infections can cause anemia, malnutrition, loss of appetite, weakness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss in children. Taking Albendazole helps prevent these conditions.
Benefits of Deworming Treatment:
– Prevents anemia and improves nutrition.
– Enhances concentration, learning ability, and school attendance.
– Reduces the spread of worm infections in the environment.
The awareness program was attended by several health officials, including Program Officers, Dr. Tanveer Rizwana (District Immunization Officer), Dr. Prasoon Rani (District Maternal and Child Health Officer), and Dr. Raju (Program Officer, NCVBDC). Other participants included district medical staff such as K. Madhusudan Reddy, J. Tirumalesh Reddy, T. Varalakshmi, Primary Health Center medical officers, and RBSK healthcare personnel.
