Deputy Commissioner of Doda, Harvinder Singh, led a meeting of the district task force to evaluate the planning for execution of the Pulse Polio immunization scheduled on 3 to 5th March 2024 across the district. The DC directed health department officials to prioritize maximum publicity and awareness for the upcoming national Pulse Polio campaign.
He assured full support from the district administration and asked SDMs, Tehsildars and BDOs to collaborate with the Immunization Teams to make all necessary arrangements for the scheduled days. The DC emphasized on publicity well in advance and instructed the CEO Doda to prepare IEC material and mobilise all staff for the upcoming Pulse Polio day in collaboration with the education & ICDS department.
In preparation for the event, it was informed that 507 booths, 11 transit points, 20 stalls at religious places and 35 centres for hard-to-reach areas would be established across the district. The DC said that the Tehsildars and BDOs would guarantee all necessary support and priority movements of health department vehicles in their respective areas.
Additionally, the DC directed the Chief Education Officer Doda to ensure the involvement of necessary staff from the education department for smooth conduct of the Pulse Polio campaign. The meeting was attended by ADDC Doda,Assistant District Nodal Officer ISM Doda, CMO, SDMs, DIO (info) CEO, Tehsildars, District Immunization Officer, BMOs, and representatives from line departments.