Dhaka district authorities have set a target to administer Vitamin A capsules to 553,799 children under the National Vitamin A Plus Campaign 2026. The campaign will be held on June 28 across the country, including Dhaka, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. without interruption. Civil Surgeon Dr. Mohammad Zillur Rahman announced the plan at a press briefing attended by Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam and Superintendent of Police Shamima Parvin.
According to the briefing, 74,117 children aged 6–11 months will receive blue capsules containing 100,000 IU, while 478,682 children aged 12–59 months will receive red capsules containing 200,000 IU. A total of 1,743 centers, including 1,618 outreach and 125 mobile centers, will operate across the district, supported by 3,486 volunteers and 292 government staff. The Civil Surgeon emphasized Vitamin A’s role in child growth, immunity, and disease prevention, assuring that the government-supplied capsules meet international safety standards.
Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam urged collective participation to ensure no child is left out, highlighting the importance of child nutrition for building a healthy and capable future generation.
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