Kohima District Task Force (DTF) meeting in connection with Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) and routine immunization was held on November 3, at the office chamber of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima under the chairmanship of DC Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan.
The meeting attended by representatives from education department and social welfare department began with brief introduction of activities carried out under IMI and RI by DPO (RCH-UIP), Dr. Avile Zao.
She informed that the second round of IMI would be held on November 7, for which all ASHAs and AWWs have been asked to track left-out and drop-out children accordingly to their due list.
SMO (WHO), Dr. Sheila Longkumer, in a presentation, highlighted the need for rigorous awareness and mobilization to increase immunization intake and educate community on fear of Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI).
She also said that, special attention was needed from AWWs for preparation of due list.
Project Officer (UNDP), Rajesh Khartu Monsang, spoke on eVIN vaccine stock.
He said eVIN consist of a series of storage and transport links, designed to keep vaccine at recommended temperature at cold chain points.
A brief report on vaccine consumption between October 9- 15 and status of vaccine wastage in the last six months was also presented.
In his closing remark, DC, Kohima Rajesh Soundararajan, stressed on the need to involve village councils and health committees to generate demand for routine immunization, create awareness and to coordinate with village councils during the preparation of due list and micro planning.
He also urged the allied departments present at the meeting to provide cooperation to the health workers in their respective areas.
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