Nationwide Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme: Health teams are active everywhere, says Chhattisgarh health minister
Raipur, June 28
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 .Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said that health teams are active across the state and said that people have been sensitised through different platforms inclduing social media.
"... Today, Pulse Polio Day is being observed across the country as part of the national campaign. In Chhattisgarh, the drive began at the District Hospital, in my observation. Health teams are active everywhere to ensure that no child aged 0-5 misses the drop. Awareness has been raised through society, social media, and the dedicated efforts of Anganwadi workers, health staff and officials, he told ANI
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.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday launched the statewide Pulse Polio Campaign from Gandhinagar by administering polio drops to children, marking the commencement of the state's anti-polio immunisation drive under the Polio Eradication Programme.
The campaign aims to administer the oral polio vaccine to more than 83.49 lakh children in the 0-5-year age group across the state.
According to the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office, to implement the drive, the Health Department has set up 32,997 polio booths across the state. A total of 65,994 health teams, working under the supervision of 6,599 supervisors, have been deployed to ensure that every eligible child receives the vaccine.
Although India has remained polio-free since 2011, health officials emphasised that sustained vigilance is essential as wild poliovirus continues to circulate in neighbouring Pakistan and Afghanistan. They said every Pulse Polio round plays a crucial role in maintaining India's immunity barrier and preventing the reintroduction of the disease.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While the Pulse Polio programme is commendable, I hope similar attention is given to other childhood vaccinations and basic healthcare infrastructure in rural areas. Awareness campaigns need to be consistent throughout the year. 🤔
It's reassuring to see that India maintains such vigilance despite being polio-free. The threat from neighboring countries is real, and these pulse polio drives create a critical immunity shield. Kudos to the health workers! 🇮🇳
The scale of this operation is impressive—32,997 polio booths in Gujarat alone! It shows how systematic our health machinery has become. But we must also address vaccine hesitancy through community engagement. Solid work overall. 💪
As someone who grew up during the polio epidemic era, this brings back memories. We've come a long way thanks to consistent government efforts and public cooperation. Let's keep up the good work! No child should miss their drops.
The Chhattisgarh health minister's statement about health teams being active everywhere is reassuring, but we need more transparency on actual coverage numbers in remote areas. Otherwise, it's a much-needed initiative. Keep it up! 👍
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