Vitamin A and Albendazole Administered to Children in Mayakund
Under the guidance and inspiration of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President of Parmarth Niketan, Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA) and Divine Shakti Foundation (DSF) organized a health camp in Mayakund slum, where Vitamin A drops and Albendazole de-worming pills were given to countless children under the age of 5 years. The camp was held in collaboration with SevaChild International and Rural Development Institute (RDI), Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust. According to internationally recognized guidelines, each child 6-11 months of age needs one dose of 100,000 IU (International Units) vitamin A annually,...
