on which date reworming day is celebrated
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The National Deworming Day is observed on February 10 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and its main objective is to deworm children between the ages of (1-19) at schools and anganwadi centres.
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On February 10, 2015, National Deworming Day was observed in 11 states and Union Territories including Haryana, Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. This year it will be observed across India.Studies linking the impact of worm infections on literacy rates have been recently conducted in the United States showing that literacy levels are lowered by 13 per cent, and downward impact on earnings of 43 per cent occur later in life. Research in West Africa have shown mass deworming programs based in schools reduce absenteeism by 25 per cent.
'Children in India,' a 2012 report by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Government of India, found that 19.8 per cent of children under the age of five years are wasted, with 48 per cent of them being malnourished. This showed malnourishment across half of the national population.
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Over 100 million children at risk of parasitic worms were included last year, covering schools and Anganwadi centers. Over three days, these children were given chewable Albendazole. This year Albendazole will be distributed to all children aged 1-19 years pan India, including both private and public sectors. Given that Albendazole is an inexpensive drug, total coverage without subsidy is a welcome step to curbing worm infections.
Sharing IMA's viewpoint, Dr. SS Agarwal, National President IMA and Padma Shri Awardee Dr. K.K.Aggarwal, President, Heart Care Foundation of India and Honorary Secretary General IMA in a joint statement said, "The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is pitching in to help the government with the implementation of this program, and has requested all its 2.5-lakh members to spread the message. This would mean individual healthcare facilities doing their bit to contribute the stem of worm infestation."
'Children in India,' a 2012 report by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Government of India, found that 19.8 per cent of children under the age of five years are wasted, with 48 per cent of them being malnourished. This showed malnourishment across half of the national population.
In Focus
Over 100 million children at risk of parasitic worms were included last year, covering schools and Anganwadi centers. Over three days, these children were given chewable Albendazole. This year Albendazole will be distributed to all children aged 1-19 years pan India, including both private and public sectors. Given that Albendazole is an inexpensive drug, total coverage without subsidy is a welcome step to curbing worm infections.
Sharing IMA's viewpoint, Dr. SS Agarwal, National President IMA and Padma Shri Awardee Dr. K.K.Aggarwal, President, Heart Care Foundation of India and Honorary Secretary General IMA in a joint statement said, "The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is pitching in to help the government with the implementation of this program, and has requested all its 2.5-lakh members to spread the message. This would mean individual healthcare facilities doing their bit to contribute the stem of worm infestation."
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