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Children being administered vitamin A and deworming medicine starting today

KATHMANDU, Oct 18: The government is administering vitamin A and deworming medicine...

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KATHMANDU, Oct 18: The government is administering vitamin A and deworming medicine across the country starting today.


The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has announced that under the National Nutrition Program, children across the country will be administered vitamin A capsules along with deworming medicine today and tomorrow.


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According to the MoHP, if any routine vaccinations that should have been administered up to 15 months of age have been missed, children under 5 years will receive the missed vaccinations at the nearest health facility.


The MoHP also urged individuals to contact female community health volunteers, nearby health facilities, or ward offices for more information.


 


 

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