Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | National Deworming Day in Haryana, 12 November 2026 — free Albendazole dose for children aged 1–19 and women aged 20–24; mop-up round on 19 November.
Your child is getting a free medicine at school today, 12 November — a single Albendazole tablet that protects against intestinal worms. In Panchkula, about 2 lakh children are receiving the dose, and in Mahendragarh the target is 3,45,395 children and adolescents. The dose is completely free and works in a single dose.
If your child has gone to school today, the medicine will be given right there under the teacher’s supervision. Children who miss the dose today will get another chance on 19 November in the mop-up round — so no child will be left out.
Quick Summary
| Event | National Deworming Day (Rashtriya Krimi Mukti Divas) |
|---|---|
| Date | 12 November 2026; mop-up round on 19 November 2026 |
| Medicine | Albendazole 400 mg, single dose |
| Who gets it | Children aged 1–19 years; women aged 20–24 years |
| Dose | Half tablet (1–2 years); one full tablet (2–19 years and women 20–24) |
| Cost | Completely free |
| Documents | None needed, no registration required |
| Where | Schools, anganwadi centres, colleges, polytechnics, ITIs and urban booths |
What is happening in Haryana today?
Today is National Deworming Day, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare run under the National Health Mission. In Haryana, the Health Department has completed preparations to give the medicine in schools, anganwadi centres and colleges across all districts.
In Panchkula, Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma reviewed the preparations in a meeting of the district-level task force. According to Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr Shivani, the campaign covers government and private schools, anganwadi centres, colleges, technical institutes, brick kilns and slum areas.
In Mahendragarh, a meeting of the district coordination committee was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Anupama Anjali. The district aims to give the dose to 3,45,395 children and adolescents.
Which child gets how much medicine?
| Age group | Dose |
|---|---|
| 1 to 2 years | Half a tablet |
| 2 to 19 years | One full tablet |
| Women aged 20 to 24 years | One full tablet |
The medicine is a single dose of Albendazole 400 mg. It kills intestinal worms. Younger children get half a tablet and older children get a full tablet.
Where will the dose be given?
The dose is being given in schools under the supervision of teachers. At anganwadi centres, anganwadi workers are giving the medicine. Students up to the second year of government and private colleges, polytechnics and ITIs are also covered by the campaign.
ASHA workers will reach children aged 6 to 19 who do not go to school, as well as women aged 20 to 24. In urban areas, the dose is also available at nearby booths in addition to schools and anganwadi centres.
What harm do worms do to children?
Worms in the stomach can cause anaemia, malnutrition and weakness in studies in children. According to Civil Surgeon Mahendragarh Dr Ashok Kumar, worm infection harms children through anaemia and malnutrition and affects their studies. Taking the medicine on time keeps the child healthy and also helps them do better in studies.
What if your child misses the dose today?
There is no need to worry. Children who do not get the dose on 12 November will be given the medicine on 19 November in the mop-up round. Contact your nearest school, anganwadi centre or health centre.
For information on other Haryana government services, see: Haryana Utility Tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is National Deworming Day?
The state-level campaign is running in Haryana on 12 November 2026. Children who miss the dose today will get it on 19 November in the mop-up round. - Which children will get the medicine?
Children aged 1 to 19 years will get the medicine. A child aged 1 to 2 years gets half a tablet and a child aged 2 to 19 years gets a full tablet. Women aged 20 to 24 years are also being given the dose. - Where will the medicine be available?
The medicine is being given in government and private schools, anganwadi centres, colleges, polytechnics and ITIs. ASHA workers will give the dose to out-of-school children. It is also available at booths in urban areas. - Will I have to pay for the medicine?
No, the medicine is completely free. A single dose of Albendazole 400 mg is given directly at the school or anganwadi centre. - What if my child misses the dose on 12 November?
Your child will get the dose in the mop-up round on 19 November 2026. Contact your nearest school, anganwadi centre or health centre.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Hindi report on Viksit Haryana | Hindi report on National Deworming Day in Haryana |
| Haryana Utility Tools | Haryana government services and utility tools |
| Chirayu Extension Scheme — Rs 5 lakh cover | Chirayu Extension Scheme 2026 — Rs 5 lakh health cover |
Sources: Hindi report on Viksit Haryana (post 9960); district administration statements as reported there (DC Panchkula Satpal Sharma; Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr Shivani; DC Mahendragarh Anupama Anjali; Civil Surgeon Dr Ashok Kumar). Programme: National Health Mission, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
