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Lokesh Meena

Indian state embarks on initiative to deworm school children

Health & Medicine

Intestinal parasites are a major problem for India’s school children. They make them lethargic, they contribute to missing classes and generally lower their quality of life. Now, a new initiative is seeking to deworm students around the world, to improve their economic and educational prospects.

De-Worming Program Set to Launch in India

Global Politics
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