NARAIL, Jan 14, 2019 (BSS) – National vitamin ‘A’ plus campaign (Second
Round) will be implemented in three upazilas of Narail district on January 19
(Saturday).
A total of 94,268 children of 6 months to 59 months age group will be
feed vitamin A plus capsule in Sadar, Lohagora and Kalia upazilas of the
district.
A meeting was held in this regard at conference room of Civil surgeon
today (Monday) to make the programme a success.
Civil surgeon Dr Asaduzzaman Munshi Toni presided over the meeting while
deputy Commissioner (DC) Anjuman Ara was present as chief guest.
The Civil Surgeon stressed on the importance of providing Vitamin A Plus
Capsule to every under five baby to prevent various diseases for healthier
growth.
He emphasis on providing Vitamin A Plus Capsule to every under- five
baby to increase their disease resistant capacity for further reducing infant
mortality rate and preventing night blindness.