Koloriang, March 10, 2026:
The district-level launching programme of the National Deworming Day (NDD) was held at the Conference Hall of District Hospital, Koloriang, marking the beginning of the deworming campaign scheduled from March 10 to March 15, 2026 in Kurung Kumey district.
The programme was formally launched by Deputy Commissioner Cheechung Chukhu in the presence of District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr. P. Rakshit, District Reproductive and Child Health Officer (DRCHO) Dr. Tadar Tagh, and Medical Superintendent of CTDH Koloriang Dr. Bengia Tani, along with medical officers, nursing officers, health workers, and ASHAs.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of the National Deworming Day initiative in improving the health and nutrition of children by eliminating intestinal worm infections. He emphasized that regular deworming helps children maintain better health, improves their ability to absorb nutrients, and contributes to their overall growth and development.
Health officials present at the programme informed that the campaign will cover children and adolescents across schools, anganwadi centres, and health institutions throughout the district. The initiative will be implemented with the support of healthcare workers, teachers, and ASHAs to ensure maximum coverage.
The National Deworming Day programme is part of a nationwide public health initiative aimed at reducing the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections among children and adolescents. The district administration and health department urged parents, schools, and community members to actively cooperate and ensure that all eligible children receive the deworming tablets during the campaign period.
The launch event concluded with a call for coordinated efforts among health workers, educational institutions, and the community to make the campaign successful in Kurung Kumey district.
