Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Tirupati Observes Deworming Day to Curb Childhood Anaemia
On Tuesday, Tirupati held a special day to give medicine to kids to get rid of worms.
This is to help them be healthier and fight anemia.
The medicine, called Albendazole, was given to students in schools and colleges.
The District Collector started the program.
If kids missed it, they can get the medicine on a special day later in August.
The program also teaches kids about washing hands, avoiding germs, and using toilets to stay healthy.
National Deworming Day (NDD) was observed in Tirupati, targeting students aged 1-19.
The program aims to combat anaemia and improve the health of children.
Albendazole tablets were administered to students across schools and colleges.
District Collector Dr. S. Venkateswar inaugurated the program at a local school.
Follow-up tablets will be provided on August 20 for absent students.
- Who
- Students aged 1-19 years.
- What
- National Deworming Day with Albendazole tablets distribution.
- When
- Tuesday, with a follow-up on August 20.
- Where
- Tirupati district, India.
- Why
- To combat anaemia and improve children's health and well-being.
- Event
- National Deworming Day
- Target Age Group
- 1-19 years
- Medicine
- Albendazole tablets
- Location
- Tirupati, India
- Objective
- Combat anaemia, improve health
- Involved Parties
- Schools, colleges, health officials