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- Deworming reduces malnutrition and anemia in children, which contributes to physical and mental development, said Dr.
- Priyanka, PhCH, Araku Valley Mandal.
- As part of the national deworming program, 2,116 students were administered Albendazole tablets on Friday.
Deworming reduces malnutrition and anemia in children, which contributes to physical and mental development, said Dr. Priyanka, PhCH, Araku Valley Mandal. As part of the national deworming program, 2,116 students were administered Albendazole tablets on Friday. They were advised to wash their hands before eating. The remaining children will be administered the tablets on October 5, he said.