Sindh to launch 4th phase of School Deworming Campaign from Oct 27
Key Takeaways
- The fourth phase of the school deworming campaign in Karachi starts on October 27 and ends on November 1, 2025.
- The campaign is a joint initiative between the Sindh Health and Education Departments.
- Free deworming medicine will be provided to children aged 2-14, and girls aged 15-18 are newly included.
- Trained health staff will visit schools to administer the deworming tablets.
- Three previous phases have already successfully benefited over 11.6 million children in the Karachi Division.
The fourth phase of the deworming campaign for students across Karachi is set to commence on October 27 and will continue until November 1, 2025, under the joint supervision of the Sindh Health and Education Departments. Officials confirmed that free deworming medicines will be distributed to school-going children between the ages of 2 and 14 years, notably expanding coverage to include girls aged 15 to 18 in this iteration. The Sindh Health Department has successfully completed all necessary preparations for the drive, issuing directives for private school administrations to ensure comprehensive cooperation and communication of the campaign details to their students. Trained health personnel will be visiting schools throughout the duration to personally administer the necessary deworming tablets. This initiative follows the successful completion of three previous phases within the Karachi Division, which collectively benefited more than 11.6 million children. The ongoing effort aims to maintain and improve the health status of the student population in the city.
