Directorate of health & family welfare has informed that first round of Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme in Nagaland for the year 2014 would be held January 19, 2014.
In a press release, state immunization officer Dr. M. Kire stated that the department of health & family welfare was all geared up to administer Polio drops to over 2.46 lakh eligible children from 0-5 years throughout the state in 2,462 Polio Booths to be manned by 9,848 vaccinators and 492 supervisors along with vaccines and other logistics. According to state immunization officer, special focus would be given to the migrant population with an aim to prevent importation of Polio cases.
The department has appealed to all sections of the people, agencies (govt. and non-govt., including the security forces and police), organizations, and especially community leaders and parents of children below 5 years to come forward and ensure that all eligible children receive the “two drops of life” (Polio drops) on January 19.
For any further information, one may contact nearest health centre or the chief medical officer/district programme officer (RCH-UIP) of the district.
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