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Dated Khawzawl, 10 August 2026: The National Deworming Day (August Round) was observed today at Little Learner School, Khawzawl, under the initiative of the Chief Medical Office, Khawzawl District. Khawzawl District Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pu K. Zorammuana, attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shahnaz M. Zothanzami chaired the programme.

Chief Guest Pu K. Zorammuana highlighted that National Deworming Day is an important government initiative for the health and well-being of the people. He urged the students to maintain good hygiene and be careful about the food they consume. He also encouraged them to remember and continue practising the proper handwashing method they learned during the programme.

Senior Medical Officer Dr. Zozikpuii demonstrated the proper method of washing hands and taught the students how to maintain hand hygiene. Deworming tablets were also administered to the students.

District Programme Manager Pu Laldinsanga delivered the vote of thanks and concluded the programme.

National Deworming Day (mass deworming day) is observed twice a year, in February and August. Deworming tablets (Albendazole) are administered to children between the ages of 1 and 19 years. Children aged between 1 and 2 years are given 200 mg (half a tablet), while children aged 2 years and above are given 400 mg (one full tablet).