Assam Launches Mass Drug Administration & Deworming Drive

Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal launched the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign and National Deworming Day 2025 in Dhekiajuli. The initiative, part of a nationwide drive, provides free deworming tablets to children aged 1 to 19 years in schools and Anganwadi centers. The second phase (Feb 10-19) involves ASHA and Anganwadi workers conducting door-to-door drug administration. Minister Singhal emphasized hygiene to prevent intestinal worms and addressed filariasis cases in various districts.