Andhra: Health Department begins massive house-to-house polio immunisation campaign
Visakhapatnam, June 28
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Sunday administered polio drops to children during the Pulse Polio program at the Bhavani Gardens Urban Primary Health Center in the Industrial Estate area.
Speaking to ANI, Satya Kumar Yadav said, "National Immunisation Programme, the Health Department in Andhra Pradesh has taken up a polio vaccination program statewide. We have identified 49.2 lakh children below the age of 5 years who are eligible for polio vaccination. Accordingly, the camps are being organised, and a house-to-house vaccination program is also going on for the next three days, starting from today to the 30th. Apart from this, in transit areas like railway stations and bus stands, the vaccination program is also going on."
The nationwide Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme is underway on Sunday, with special attention being given to children from birth up to five years of age.
A special immunisation camp has been established at Chinna Mani Nagar Park in Thoothukudi to facilitate the distribution of life-saving polio drops.
As part of the nationwide Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme, an immunisation camp has been set up where parents are bringing their children to receive the life-saving polio vaccine. Health officials have urged all parents to ensure that every child below the age of five receives the polio drops without fail.
On the other hand, Himachal Pradesh has completed all preparations for the National Immunisation Day (NID) Pulse Polio Campaign to be held on Sunday, June 28, with the Health Department aiming to administer Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) drops to nearly 5.94 lakh children below the age of five through 4,753 Pulse Polio booths across the state.
Health authorities have completed the deployment of vaccines, logistics, trained vaccination teams and supervisors at all designated locations to facilitate the statewide immunisation exercise.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's wonderful to see India's continued commitment to eradicating polio. The coordination across states like Andhra and Himachal is impressive!
Been taking my kids for every pulse polio camp since they were born. This systematic approach is why India is polio-free. Kudos to all the health workers who go door to door in this heat. 🙏
Impressive logistics covering 49 lakh children across Andhra! The transit camps at railway stations and bus stands are a smart move to reach migrant families too.
While I appreciate the effort, I hope the health department also focuses on other basic immunizations and improving primary healthcare in rural areas. Polio is important but so is overall child health. 🤔
Bringing back memories of my childhood when I used to run away from these drops! 😄 But seriously, this is one of India's greatest public health success stories. Every parent should cooperate.
The dedication of frontline health workers in India is truly inspiring. From remote villages to city slums, they ensure every child is protected. The world can learn from India's model.
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