A nationwide Vitamin A Plus Campaign began in Cox’s Bazar today, running from 8 AM to 4 PM across the district’s eight upazilas.

According to health officials, a total of 61,659 children aged 6 to 11 months will receive blue capsules, while 427,806 children aged 12 to 59 months will be given red capsules at 1,814 centers throughout the district.

Earlier, at a media briefing on February 12, held at the District EPI Store Conference Room, Civil Surgeon Dr. Mohammadul Haque confirmed these details while presiding over the session.

By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Polash Shikdar