Second Round of National Deworming Day observed in Khaltse Block.

Second Round of National Deworming Day observed in Khaltse Block.
Khaltse, September 23, 2025: The Second Round of National Deworming Day was observed today across various Government and Private Schools, as well as Anganwadi Centres in Khaltse Block, under the supervision of Block Medical Officer (BMO) Khaltse, Dr. Shamim Ahmad. A mop-up day has been scheduled for September 30, 2025, to ensure coverage of children who missed the initial round.
The nationwide initiative aims to combat parasitic worm infections among children and improve their overall health, nutritional status, and educational outcomes. Children aged 1 to 19 years were administered free Albendazole tablets through schools and Anganwadi centres.
Health workers and ASHAs actively participated in the drive, ensuring its successful implementation across the block.