CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Feb 17, 2023 (BSS) - A total of 2,18,071 children would be administered Vitamin A Plus in Chapainawabganj district during the Vitamin A Plus campaign on Monday.

According to the Chapainawabganj Civil Surgeon office sources, in all the five upazilas of the district, the campaign would start at 8 am and continue till 4 pm in 156 centres.

The sources added that 1,91,614 children from 12 to 59 months would be given red-coloured capsules and 26,457 children from six to 11 months would be given blue-coloured capsules.
 
Civil Surgeon Dr. SM Mahmudur Rashid said, Vitmin A helps children in their proper development, increases their protective powers against diseases and also reduces the risk of death.