DODA, AUGUST 08: A district-level meeting to review the preparedness and implementation of National Deworming Day (NDD) was held under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Krishan Lal.
During the meeting, Chief Medical Officer Doda, Dr. Vinod Sharma, briefed the Chairperson about the rationale, objectives and implementation strategy of the National Deworming Day programme. It was informed that NDD will be observed on August 10, 2026, followed by a Mop-Up Day on August 17, 2026.
The programme involves the administration of Albendazole tablets to all eligible children in the 1–19 years age group through schools and Anganwadi Centres, with the objective of achieving comprehensive coverage and improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of effective implementation of the programme and directed all stakeholders to work in close coordination to achieve the set targets and ensure 100 per cent coverage. He further directed the concerned departments to undertake strict monitoring and random field checks to ensure that no eligible child is left out, while maintaining all prescribed safety protocols and guidelines during the administration of the tablets.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Doda, ACD Doda, District AYUSH Officer Doda, Programme Officer Poshan Doda, Chief Education Officer Doda, all Block Medical Officers besides representatives from the ICDS, Health Department and other concerned stakeholders.
The participating departments assured their full cooperation and coordinated efforts for the successful implementation of the National Deworming Day programme across the district.
