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Distribution of deworming tablets begins in Cuddalore

thehindu.com ·

On Monday, Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar inaugurated the National Deworming Day initiative in Cuddalore. The campaign aims to distribute Albendazole tablets to a total of 9.21 lakh children and women, excluding pregnant and breastfeeding women, in the district. The tablets will be provided to 6,97,458 children aged between 1 and 19, and 2,23,660 women aged 20 to 30.

The distribution will take place through various channels, including schools and colleges, anganwadi centers, health sub-centers, and primary health centers spread across Cuddalore.

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·hani.co.kr

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