Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today chaired a meeting of the District Task Force (DTF) to finalize modalities for the implementation of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in district Ramban.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the preparedness of the Health Department for the effective rollout of the HPV vaccination drive, scheduled to be launched on February 28, 2026 at 11 identified health centres across the district.
Detailed deliberations were held regarding the target population, infrastructure readiness, availability of trained manpower, cold chain management and identification of vaccination sites. The Committee was informed that an estimated 3,304 girls aged around 14 years have been identified as the target group.
Out of these, 2,789 girls have been verified through headcount surveys conducted by ASHAs, AWWs and other field functionaries. All identified health facilities have functional cold chain points, dedicated Medical Officers for AEFI management and the required IT infrastructure for U-WIN implementation.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among health officials to ensure smooth and timely vaccination, proper awareness generation and 100 percent coverage of eligible beneficiaries within the prescribed timeline.
He directed the concerned officers to maintain close monitoring to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out. He also directed the Chief Education Officer to coordinate with schools to facilitate vaccination of eligible girls enrolled in educational institutions across the district.
The meeting was attended by Chief Medical Officer Kamal Je Zadu, MS DH Ramban Dr. Surdashan Katoch, District Immunization Officer, Block Medical Officers and other concerned officers of the Health & Family Welfare Department Ramban, besides the Chief Education Officer.