The School Education Department, Govt. of Maharashtra on October 22, 2026, issued the Instructions for Effective Implementation of the National Deworming Campaign.
The following has been stated:
• The Government has issued instructions for the effective implementation of National Deworming Day on October 27, 2026, and a mop-up day on November 3, 2026, for children who remain absent or miss the dose. The campaign covers children aged 1–19 years, who will be administered a dose of Albendazole to reduce intestinal worm infestation, improve health and nutritional status, reduce anaemia and malnutrition, and support physical, intellectual and educational development.
• All government, government-aided and unaided private schools, ashram schools, municipal and corporation schools, Army schools, CBSE schools, Navodaya Vidyalayas, reform homes, English-medium schools, madrasas, missionary schools, gurukuls, sanskar centres, junior colleges and first-year students of senior colleges, including nursing, ITI, polytechnic, engineering, arts, commerce, science, pharmacy and D.Ed. institutions, are to be covered.
• The School Education Department shall communicate the total number of eligible beneficiaries to the Public Health Department to ensure adequate availability of Albendazole tablets. Designated officers shall conduct field visits, supervise implementation on both days, and submit reports to the Health Department. District-level coordination committees chaired by District Collectors will coordinate implementation, while relevant medical officers will provide training to education officers, supervisors, and school nodal teachers. Schools and local authorities shall display available publicity materials, coordinate with the Public Health Department and local self-government bodies, and strictly follow health instructions while administering the tablets.
• Medical advice shall be sought for students who are ill or require special precautions, and immediate medical assistance shall be provided if any adverse symptoms occur after administration.
[Notification No. - SHAPOA 2026/Case No. 157/SD-3]
