{
  "id": 16500743,
  "title": "Palghar National Deworming Day 2026: 3,365 Health Workers Mobilised To Cover Over 5.56 Lakh Beneficiaries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/palghar-national-deworming-day-2026-3-365-health-workers-mobilised-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T16:39:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/palghar-national-deworming-day-2026-3365-health-workers-mobilised-to-cover-over-556-lakh-beneficiaries"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 27, Maharashtra's Palghar Zilla Parishad has announced a state-wide deworming campaign to protect 5,56,910 beneficiaries. The effort involves mobilizing 3,365 health workers to administer deworming tablets, following directives from the Maharashtra Public Health Department. The campaign will target anganwadis, schools, ashram schools, primary health centres, and sub-centres throughout the district.\n\nAS highlighted, worm infections can lead to serious health issues like anaemia, weakness, and malnutrition in children. This campaign aims to curb worm-related complications and improve the overall health and nutrition of children. The campaign will be coordinated among Health, Education, and Women and Child Development departments with the support of Accredited Social Health Activists, Community Health Officers, and other health personnel.\n\nFollowing the October 27 campaign, there will be a 'mop-up day' on November 3 for those who miss the dose. District Health Officer Dr. Santosh Chaudhary has emphasized the cooperation between parents, school authorities, anganwadi workers, and health personnel in ensuring eligible children receive the deworming tablets. He has also urged beneficiaries to consume the tablets under the guidance of health workers.",
  "summary": "Palghar, Maharashtra: The Palghar Zilla Parishad will conduct a state-level deworming campaign across the district on October 27, targeting 5,56,910 beneficiaries. A total of 3,365 health workers have been deployed to ensure the effective implementation of the campaign, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra government’s Public Health Department. Schools And Anganwadis…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}