A total of 2,28,485 children would be administered Vitamin A Plus in the district during the Vitamin A Plus campaign tomorrow. Medical officer of the Civil Surgeon's office Dr Rakibul Islam disclosed this in an opinion exchanging meeting held at the conference room of Chapainawabganj municipality on Thursday afternoon. He said that in all the five upazilas of the district, the campaign would start at 8 am and continue till 4 pm in 1,165 centres. He added that 2,00,220 children from 12 to 59 months would be given red coloured capsules and 28,265 children from six to 11 months would be given blue coloured capsules. Vitmin A helps children in their proper development, increases their protective powers against diseases and also reduces the risk of death, Dr Rakibul Islam said. Latest News Most View 20 drown in boat accident in eastern Afghanistan: provincial official China making youth unemployment a 'top priority' Thailand's Wichanee leads US Women's Open as Korda misses cut Notorious Canada serial kil ler dead after prison assault Biles dominates on first day of US Gymnastics Championships Two electrocuted in Chapainawabganj Michelle Obama's mother Marian Robinson dies at 86 Tight race as Iceland elects new president Biden calls Trump 'reckless' over attacks on court S andP downgrades French credit rating in blow to Macron Japan crypto exchange says lost $300 mn bitcoin in 'leak' Hindu holy city votes as India's six-week election ends 5.9-magnitude quake hits Nagqu in Xizang: CENC Malaysia's median monthly wages up 4.9 pct in December 2023 McLaughlin-Levrone sets world leading time on 400m hurdles return Boeing will try to launch its first crew on Starliner, again Austin says US 'can be secure only if Asia is' Djokovic eyes Federer record and French Open last 16 spot Dortmund dream of shocking Real Madrid in Champions League final Trump campaign announces $53 mn raised after conviction All Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
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