Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization programme begins in Doda

DODA, JANUARY 19:- District Development Commissioner Doda, Dr. Sagar D Doifode inaugurated the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization programme at the Model Polio Booth near OPD block, New District Hospital Doda and also administered Polio drops to the children.
Chief Medical Officer Doda Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed Shah, MS District Hospital Doda besides Doctors and senior functionaries of the Health Department were present on the occasion.
While speaking about the objectives of the programme, DDC said that Polio Immunization programme initiated to eradicate Polio virus from the country by vaccinating all children under the age of five years.
DDC said to reach the targeted children in the District 531 Pulse Polio Immunization Booths have been established to provide vaccine to a target of approximately 75000-76000 children. He also revealed 2124 health workers along with Supervisory teams, Anganwadi and Asha workers, Education department and ANMT school students have been engaged for Booth/ House to House activities, besides 17 transit booths are also established for the purpose.
DDC said to ensure achievement of the desired targets 107 supervisors have been engaged in the district to monitor the 3 day vaccination programme effectively so that every child up to 5 years get Polio vaccine for healthy life.