February 28, 2022
Correspondent
Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland on Sunday launched the Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) drive across the 16 districts.
The pulse polio vaccination will be administered to an estimated 1, 51,458 children between 0-5 years of age in the state engaging 9906 health workers and 441 supervisors in 2206 Polio Booths.
Launching the IPPI drive at Urban Primary Health Centres, Seikhazou, Kohima, principal director Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao said polio immunization drive has brought about changes in the lives of millions of people in the country by eradicating the poliovirus from the country.
He said poliovirus was still prevalent in countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh and therefore appealed all not be complacent as there are many transitions taking place within these countries.
He also congratulated the officers for tirelessly working towards the immunization drive for effectiveness and bringing about change and exuded confidence that the drive will be a successful one.
Sunday’s IPPI campaign will be followed by house-to-house visitation on February 28 and March 1.
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