More than 302,846 children in Barishal district are being administered Vitamin A Plus capsules as part of the national campaign launched on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The program was officially inaugurated at Uzirpur Upazila Health Complex by District Civil Surgeon Dr. Monjur I Elahi. The campaign is being conducted across 10 upazilas and 87 unions through 2,907 centers, with a monitoring committee formed under the district administration to ensure safety and success.

In Uzirpur upazila alone, 126 temporary and one permanent camp are distributing capsules to over 28,800 children. Children aged 6 to 11 months are receiving blue capsules containing 100,000 IU, while those aged 12 to 59 months are receiving red capsules containing 200,000 IU of Vitamin A. The event was attended by local health officials and representatives from the district administration.

Health officials and public representatives urged parents to bring their children to nearby centers to help prevent blindness and strengthen immunity through Vitamin A supplementation.