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Government launches National Deworming initiative

February 10, 2018

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) launched National Deworming Initiative on the occasion of National Deworming Day (observed on 10 February). It aims to reach more than 32.2 crore children aged between 1 to 19 years to combat parasitic worm infections. This year it is fourth edition of National Deworming Day after ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

Topics: Days and Events • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare • national deworming day • National Deworming initiative • Public health

First National Deworming Day observed on 10 February

February 11, 2015

First National Deworming Day was observed on 10 February. On the eve of the National Deworming Day, Union Ministry for Health & Family Welfare launched the National Deworming initiative. It was launched by Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda in Jaipur, Rajasthan. National Deworming initiative Aim: To protect more than 24 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015

Topics: national deworming day • National Deworming initiative • Parasitic worms infestation • Union Ministry for Health & Family Welfare • World Health Organisation (WHO)