‘National Deworming Day observed across Budgam
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‘National Deworming Day observed across Budgam

Post by on Thursday, August 11, 2022

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Budgam, Aug 10: National Deworming Day was Wednesday observed across Budgam under the aegis of Directorate of Health Services Kashmir and Mission Director National Health Mission UT of JK.
The main function was organised at ASYM District Hospital Budgam where CMO Budgam Dr Tajamul Hussain Khan inaugurated the function by deworming a child with Albendazole.
The function was also attended by MS District Hospital Budgam, DHO Budgam, BPMU, DPMU, NCD Coordinator and other officials from District Hospital Budgam.
Speaking on the occasion, CMO Budgam Dr Tajamul said that about 242 million children in India between 1-14 years of age are at a risk of infection from soil transmitted Helminths and resulting anaemia and other health issues.
He elaborated that these worms can cause anaemia, weakness, indigestion, weight loss, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and even these worms can enter the brain.
Highlighting the importance of National Deworming Day, Dr Tajamul said that it is celebrated to make people aware of the importance of deworming, particularly for children from 1-19 years of age, who are the most vulnerable.
Later, Dr Tajamul inspected a few schools and distributed Albendazole. In a similar function at a school, Dr Tajamul said that parasite worms are a menace to society, both for people and animals.
He elaborated that it is impossible to prevent worm infestation since children come in contact with soil while playing outside. In a message to parents, Dr Tajamul said worm infestation can reduce the quality of life in children, stunt their physical growth, and mental development.  
Similar functions were organised at Block levels where BMO s and other staff visited schools and made awareness programs regarding the deworming.
 
 

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