DC Krishan Lal reviews preparedness for IPPI-2026

5 Dariya News

Doda 16-Jun-2026

Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting of the District Task Force to finalise arrangements and review preparedness for the upcoming Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation (IPPI)-2026 programme. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the micro-plan and directed all departments to ensure 100 per cent coverage across the district through coordinated efforts.

The campaign aims to administer polio drops to an estimated 57,524 children in the age group of zero to five years across District Doda on June 28, 2026. A door-to-door follow-up activity will be conducted on June 29 and 30, 2026, to ensure no eligible child is left out.

To facilitate smooth implementation, 507 vaccination booths have been established across the district, supported by 1,014 vaccination teams and 101 supervisory officers. In addition, 13 transit teams have been constituted to cover nomadic, migratory and other floating populations.

The DC directed officers to maintain vaccine quality and cold chain integrity, prioritise remote and mountainous areas, deploy special teams for nomadic families in higher reaches and direct Block Medical Officers to intensify awareness activities to mobilise parents and guardians.

Among those present were Chief Planning Officer Manesh Kumar, Programme Officer (POSHAN) Akhtar Qazi, Chief Medical Officer Dr Vinod Sharma, Deputy CMO Dr SL Manhas, Block Medical Officers and other officers concerned.