First National Deworming day was observed on ?
A. 9 February 2016
B. 10 February 2016
C. 10 January 2016
D. 1 February 2016
Answer:B
First National Deworming day was observed on ?
A. 9 February 2016 B. 10 February 2016 C. 10 January 2016 D. 1 February 2016
Explanation: First National Deworming day is being observed across India on 10th February 2016. Every year on 10 February is observed as National Deworming Day to combat parasitic worm infections among preschool and school-age children across India. Its main objective is to deworm children between the ages of (1-19) at schools and anganwadi centres. Implementation of deworming programmes is led by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).