RAJSHAHI, June 9, 2022 (BSS) - A total of 63,732 babies will be fed vitamin 'A' capsules in Rajshahi city during the forthcoming four-day National Vitamin 'A' Plus Campaign-2022 scheduled to be held from June 12 to 15.
 
Of those, 8,138 babies aged between six to eleven months will be administered one blue-coloured 'A' capsule each, while another 55,594 babies from 12 to 59 months red-coloured capsule.
 
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) authority revealed this while addressing a press conference held at the City Bhaban conference hall today.
 
They sought cooperation of all to make the campaign a total success to address vitamin deficiency disorders and syndromes among babies.
 
RCC organized the press conference in association with Institute of Public Health Nutrition (IPHN) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
 
RCC Ward Councilor Nuruzzaman Tuku addressed the media briefing as guest of honour.
 
During her keynote presentation, RCC Chief Health Officer Dr Anjuman Ara Begum said vitamin 'A' supplement is essential for the normal functioning of the visual system, maintenance of cell function for growth, red blood cell production, immunity and reproduction.

She said the programme will be conducted in 384 centers in the city.

Some 768 health workers will remain posted in the centers for administering the capsules properly.