Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Nagarkurnool: Over 2 Lakh Children Receive Deworming Tablets
On Monday, the government gave deworming medicine to over 200,000 kids aged 1-19 in Nagarkurnool.
The program started at a school in Achampet.
The goal is to help kids by preventing worms, which can cause health problems.
Worms can make children tired, slow their growth, and make it hard to focus in school.
The local leader was there to launch the program.
They want kids to stay healthy by taking the medicine every year and by keeping themselves and their surroundings clean.
2,03,259 children aged 1-19 years in Nagarkurnool district received Albendazole tablets.
The program was launched at Telangana Social Welfare Gurukul Boys College in Achampet.
The District Collector participated as the chief guest.
The Collector emphasized the importance of hygiene to prevent worm infestations.
The government distributes deworming tablets annually.
- Who
- 2,03,259 children aged 1-19 years.
- What
- Administration of Albendazole tablets to children as part of National Deworming Day.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Nagarkurnool district, Telangana
- Why
- To prevent health issues caused by intestinal worms, such as anemia, stunted growth, fatigue, and loss of concentration.
- Program Name
- National Deworming Day
- Medication
- Albendazole 400 mg tablets
- Target Audience
- Children aged 1-19 years
- Location
- Nagarkurnool district
- Total Children Covered
- 2,03,259
- Key Goal
- Prevent worm infestations and associated health problems
