Singra (Natore) Correspondent:

The National Vitamin 'A' Plus Campaign Program has been inaugurated in Singra, Natore, with the aim of increasing the immunity of children, reducing the risk of malnutrition-related deaths and ensuring normal body growth.

The program was officially inaugurated at 8 am on Sunday (June 28) at the Singra Upazila Health Complex premises. A target has been set to feed vitamin 'A' capsules to about 55,000 children in a total of 289 centers in the upazila, including the Upazila Health Complex.

The program was inaugurated by Golam Kibria, Deputy Secretary of the Health Services Division of the Ministry of Health, Government of Bangladesh.

Upazila Executive Officer Abdullah Al Rifat, Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Mujahidul Islam, former Upazila BNP Co-Organizing Secretary and Singra Diabetic Association General Secretary Md. Milon Hossain Master, former Commissioner Rafiqul Islam, former Upazila Volunteer Party President Hiradul Islam Herok, health workers and local media personnel were present at the time.

Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Mujahidul Islam Khokon said that under the National Vitamin 'A' Plus Campaign, children are being fed Vitamin 'A' capsules at 289 centers in the upazila.