A total of 1,17,208 children of under-five age group children will be fed with Vitamin A Plus capsules in six upazilas, including one municipality, of the district on June 18 under the National Vitamin A Plus Campaign 2023.
Acting civil surgeon of the district Dr. Barna Tarunima disclosed this information.
The campaign will be conducted under the auspices of the Public Health and Nutrition Institute and National Nutrition Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Planning with UNICEF assistance.
Acting civil surgeon of the district Dr. Barna Tarunima said, "We have completed all preparations to make the national vitamin "A" plus campaign a success."
The civil surgeon highlighted the importance of continuation of Vitamin A supplementation for the under-five babies to prevent mal-nutritional blindness, especially night blindness, bitot's spots and corneal lesions.
"Immunization of the under-five babies with Vitamin A Plus capsules is crucial for strengthening their immune system and disease resistance capacity for healthier growth," she said.
District Nutrition Officer Md. Ruhul Amin said that during the campaign, 485 health workers and 1,417 volunteers will perform duties in 912 centers in six upazilas and one municipality in the district on Sunday next from 8 am to 4pm.
