AP Students Get Free Albendazole Tablets Under Statewide Deworming Drive
English Title AP Students Get Free Albendazole Tablets Under Statewide Deworming Drive English Subtitle 30 words The Andhra Pradesh government will distribute free Albendazole tablets to school students and youth on February 17 as part of a statewide National Deworming Programme to improve child health.
- Free Albendazole tablets will be given to AP students and youth on February 17.
- The deworming drive aims to prevent anemia and nutrition related health problems.
- Health workers will supervise tablet distribution in schools and anganwadi centres.
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued an important public health alert for school students and young people across the state. As part of the National Deworming Programme the Health Department will distribute Albendazole tablets free of cost on February 17. Parents have been urged to ensure their children participate in the programme without fail.
Health officials said the initiative is aimed at preventing intestinal worm infections which commonly affect children and adolescents. Such infections can lead to loss of appetite stomach pain weakness weight loss and anemia especially among younger children. The programme is being implemented jointly by the central and state governments.
According to the Health Department Albendazole tablets of 400 milligrams are effective in eliminating intestinal worms when taken twice a year. Children aged two to five years should be given half a tablet while those aged six to nineteen years should take a full tablet as advised by doctors.
The tablets have already been supplied to all districts. Distribution will take place through government schools anganwadi centres colleges and health institutions. Each school has been assigned a health worker to supervise the administration of tablets. ASHA workers anganwadi staff and volunteers will support the drive in villages and urban areas.
Officials explained that worm infections often spread when children walk barefoot on contaminated soil or due to poor sanitation practices. The programme plays a key role in improving nutrition reducing fatigue and supporting healthy growth among children.
The Health Department confirmed that all arrangements are complete and appealed to parents to cooperate by sending their children on February 17. The government has been conducting this deworming programme every year as part of its long term child health strategy.
