National Deworming Mission

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According to WHO, India has the highest burden of Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) in the world

The mission is aimed to protect children in the ages of 1-19 years from intestinal worms i.e Helminths.

Albendazole tablets will be given to all targeted children through Anganwadi centres and all schools.

National Deworming day is observed on 10th February.