Abstract

The Government of India has launched the National Deworming Day from February 2015 onwards. This effort is directed to children in the age group of 1-19 years and conducted as a bi-annual event in order to drive a concerted action against the worm infestation among the pre-school and school going children. Initially, it was rolled out in 11 States of India based on the available data on prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Earlier this year in February, it was expanded to whole of India across all states. This day is conducted in February and August every year and this year the second session fell on 10th August. It is a fixed day approach which was conducted at all anganwadis and schools to help achieve the objectives of improving overall health, nutritional status, access to education and quality of life for children.

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