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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
National Deworming day is observed on which date?
A
9th February
B
10th February
C
11th February
D
12th February
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -National Deworming Day 2023: The National Deworming Day is observed on February 10 every year.

Detailed explanation-2: -The National Deworming Day is conducted in all states/UTs on February 10 every year, with a mop-up day on February 15. Some states/UTs also conduct a bi-annual round on 10 August, depending on worm prevalence in their state/UT.

Detailed explanation-3: -Objective: The objective of NDD is to deworm all preschool and school-age children between the ages of 1-19 years through the platform of schools and anganwadi centers in order to improve their overall health, nutritional status, access to education and quality of life.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Deworming Day is an initiative of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to make every child in the country worm free. This is one of the largest public health programs reaching large number of children during a short period.

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