The Directorate of Health Services in collaboration with the office of the District Medical and Health Officer of East Khasi Hills today organised a programme for the state launch of the National Deworming Day at Tirot Sing Memorial Higher Secondary School in Mawkdok, under Sohra civil sub-division.
The objective of National Deworming Day is to deworm all preschool and school age children between 1-19 years through schools and anganwadi centres in order to improve their overall health, nutritional status, access to education and quality of life.
Dr B Mawlong, Joint Director of Health Services attended the programme as the chief guest.