Distribution of de-worming tablets begins for 96.81 lakh children in Telangana on July 13; mop up round on July 20
The Telangana government on Monday (July 13, 2026) launched the Deworming Day (NDD) Programme, under which Albendazole tablets will be administered to children and adolescents
The Telangana government on Monday (July 13, 2026) launched the Deworming Day (NDD) Programme, under which Albendazole tablets will be administered to children and adolescents aged one to 19 years to reduce anaemia, worm-related illnesses and soil-transmitted helminth infections. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha inaugurated the programme at Government High School, Lok Bhavan, Hyderabad, and appealed to parents to ensure that every eligible child receives the deworming tablet.
“Intestinal worm infections can lead to anaemia, malnutrition, stunted growth and weight loss, affecting children’s physical development and their ability to concentrate on studies. Although intestinal worms are not visible to the naked eye, they can have a significant impact on children’s health,” he said. The State has set a target of administering Albendazole tablets to 96.81 lakh children during the campaign.
A Mop-Up Day will be held on July 20 to cover children who are absent, missed or ill on the main deworming day. Under the programme, Albendazole tablets will be administered through a fixed-day approach at Anganwadi centres, schools and colleges. The dosage will vary according to age. Children aged one to two years will receive half a crushed tablet, while those aged two to three years will be given one crushed tablet.
Children aged three to 19 years will receive one chewable tablet. Each Albendazole tablet contains 400 mg of the drug.
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