Invitation for your child to be dewormed
Over 600 million learners worldwide are infected with parasitic worms. In South Africa, studies report 40-90% prevalence rates amongst learners .These infections harm their health and development, and can negatively impact on educational and economic achievement both in the short- and long-terms .
The World Health Organisation recommends that school children be dewormed as they are mostly infected with the worms. Through schools, large numbers of learners can· be reached. Deworming will also contribute to improved health and educational achievement.
It gives us great pleasure to invite all learners from Grades R to 7 to participate in the deworming programme. Please sign the consent form as your child may not receive the Vermox tablet without your consent.
This programme will be implemented by both the Departments of Basic Education and Health. Educators will give the tablets to learners under the supervision of a professional nurse.
For more information you can talk to the principal, the school health team, the clinic sister or visit the websites of the Departments of Basic Education (www.education.gov.za) and of Health (www.doh.gov.za). http://www.education.gov.za/Programmes/NSNP/deworming/tabid/887/Default…
