Wed Feb 12 00:43:00 UTC 2025: ## Andhra Pradesh Achieves 86% Success in National Deworming Programme
**Vijayawada, February 12, 2025** – Andhra Pradesh has reported an 86% success rate in its National Deworming Day (NDD) program, administering Albendazole tablets to nearly 97.44 lakh children and adolescents out of a targeted 112.95 lakh. The program, held on February 10th, saw participation across 681 mandals and 1,691 primary health centers.
The health department reported that all frontline workers, including teachers and anganwadi workers, received comprehensive training before administering the medication. Launched in 2016, the program aims to reduce Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) infections in children aged 1 to 19, providing a 400mg Albendazole tablet every six months.
No adverse events were reported during the deworming process. A “mop-up day” is scheduled for February 17th to reach the remaining 15.51 lakh children who missed the initial session, aiming for 100% coverage.
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