Jalandhar 15 February (Gurkirat Singh)- Eklavya School Jalandhar observed National Deworming Day on 15th February 17. The early years of a child are the most critical and significant. The Guidelines were discussed so that the children will have improved health outcomes and be able to achieve their potential to the fullest. Deworming day is a day dedicated to deworm all the school going children of the country to give them a healthy digestive system. It is a government mission held on 10th of February aimed to reduce the cases of worm infection among kids all over India. The day was observed in concern to reduce absenteeism in schools, improve learning outcomes, and increase the likelihood of higher wage jobs later in life. National Deworming Day was observed in all the classes. The speech was delivered by Gurleen Kaur of 8th Standard highlighting that Kids are vulnerable to the worm infections in their childhood, so it is very necessary to save them from worm infection through good habit (hygienic) practices and deworming tablets. Digestive system disorders (especially infection) are very common to anyone especially children as it is the only system has to tackle with raw and cooked materials (food and water) from outside that may be dirty. So Slogan writing was also done by 8th standard students and a video on precautions to be taken was shown to the students. Worm infection can make children anaemic, malnourished, weak, sick, and tired with poor concentration. Senior School students also informed the non teaching staff about the day and also guide them how they can take good care of their kids. Students were informed about following practices, promoted among people by the government to completely reduce the risk worm infections in children:
- Never use open defecation, always use toilet for defecation.
- Always wash hands properly using soap and water before eating the food and after using the toilet.
- Always trim nails to keep them short and clean.
- Always keep the surrounding areas neat and clean.
- Always wear shoes or slipper specially while using toilet.
- Always drink clean water and safe food.
- Never keep food uncovered.
- Never eat fruits and raw vegetables without washing them with clean water.
Ms. J.K. Gupta Chairperson Eklavya School expressed that Children are the future of the nation; they must be healthy and happy in all the sense. Ms. Sapna Bakshi Manager Eklavya School believed that National Deworming Day is a big initiative campaign run by the government of India (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) to make people aware about worm infections, it’s bad effects on the health and cure and prevent further infection through deworming tablets. Ms. Dimpal Sharma Principal Eklavya School shared It is implemented to improve the overall health for a better cognitive development among kids so that they can get a quality life in future.
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