IPPI drive commences at Udhampur

5 Dariya News

Udhampur 17-Jan-2016

An Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) drive commenced at district Udhampur here in the District hospital today.Joint Director Planning, Rakesh Jamwal, inaugurated the drive.While speaking on the occasion, Jamwal said that with the constant and sincere efforts of the functionaries of health department and massive support of the society, the pulse polio immunization drive has been launched successfully. He said that campaign would cover every child below five years in next two days by the ASHA , Anganwadi works and volunteers.He said that the drive would cover hundred per cent children by administering pulse polio oral drops in every round of the campaign.Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chander Parkash, informed that 543 vaccination booths have been setup in different parts of the district to cover 87116 children of 0-5 years for vaccination in the district during the campaign. Besides, 5 District Monitors and 112 Supervisors were deputed for smooth conduct of the programme in the district.Medical Superintendent, Dr. Narinder Butyal, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Santosh Sharma, staff members, volunteers and ASHA workers were present during the programme.