KISHTWAR, Aug 10: National Deworming Day was observed today across District Kishtwar along with the rest of the country under the direction and supervision of Chief Medical Officer Kishtwar, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhat.
The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) teams actively participated in the programme and made dedicated efforts to ensure maximum coverage of children across the district.
As part of the nationwide deworming campaign, RBSK teams visited various schools and Anganwadi Centres across District Kishtwar and provided deworming medication to eligible children. Albendazole tablets and Albendazole syrup were distributed to children free of cost as per the prescribed age-appropriate dosage.
The health teams also created awareness among children, teachers, Anganwadi workers and parents about the importance of regular deworming, personal hygiene, handwashing, sanitation and maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Speaking on the occasion, health officials highlighted that regular deworming is an important public-health intervention for protecting children from intestinal worm infections. It contributes to improving children’s nutritional status, healthy growth, overall well-being and their ability to concentrate and participate effectively in school activities.
The programme was conducted across different parts of District Kishtwar with the coordinated efforts of the Health Department, RBSK teams, school authorities, teachers and Anganwadi workers. The dedicated efforts of the RBSK teams ensured that deworming medicines reached children at their respective schools and Anganwadi Centres.
Under the guidance of Chief Medical Officer Kishtwar, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhat, the health teams worked with commitment to ensure effective implementation of the National Deworming Day programme at the grassroots level.
The programme also provided an opportunity to sensitize the community about prevention of worm infections through regular deworming, proper sanitation, safe drinking water, hand hygiene and healthy dietary practices.
The Health Department appreciated the active participation and dedication of the RBSK teams and other frontline health workers in making the programme successful across the district.
The successful observance of National Deworming Day in District Kishtwar reflects the continued commitment of the Health Department towards improving child health, nutrition and overall well-being and ensuring that essential health services reach children at the community level.