Deworming tablet distribution begins in Thoothukudi

Distribution of deworming tablets to school children in Thoothukudi district began, aiming to prevent anaemia caused by worms.

Distribution of deworming tablets to school children began in the district on Friday.

 Inaugurating the exercise at Sorispuram Government Higher Secondary School, Collector G. Lakshmipathi said 4.48 lakh albendazole tablets would be given to students of 1,583 government and aided higher secondary schools, 219 private schools, 91 colleges and 1,477 anganwadis. Since the worms would make the children anaemic, the tablets were being given to them.

 The children should keep their hands clean and wear footwear always to protect them from the worms, the Collector said.  Deputy Director of Public Health Porchelvan was present.