Delhi govt directs schools to conduct deworming programme on Aug-10
The Delhi government has issued directions to schools to conduct deworming programme and administer the required tablets to the children on August 10. All school-going children in the age group of 2-19 years (Nursery to Class 12) will be administered a single dose of chewable tablet albendazole, a communication issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) said. Here's more.
Delhi has STH prevalence of 28%: DoE
"Since Delhi has Soil Transmitted Helminthes (STH) prevalence of 28%, therefore as per directions of Child Health Division, the deworming programme should be executed in Delhi on August 10," the DoE communication said.
Delhi government creates a three-tier emergency response system
"All schools have to nominate a nodal teacher for execution (of the programme). Nodal teachers shall be trained by district medical officers on the administration of the chewable albendazole tablet and reporting of the programme," DoE said. The Delhi government has created a three-tier emergency response system in cases of any mild adverse effect on any children, such as abdomen pain, nausea, and vomiting.
