KATHMANDU: The government is administering vitamin ‘A’ and anti-worm medication to the children below five years of age on Monday and Tuesday across the country.

Earlier, the government had scheduled April 18 and 19 for providing anti-worm medication for the children but it had been postponed due to coronavirus pandemic.

The government has been launching vitamin ‘A’ and anti-worm medication distribution program twice a year – on October 18 and 19 and April 18 and 19.