Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma today launched the Nationwide Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive in Kishtwar district, achieving significant coverage among children aged zero to five years. The DC formally inaugurated the drive at the BMO Office Kishtwar in the presence of CMO Kishtwar Dr Sanjay Kumar Bhat, BMO Kishtwar Dr Anil Sharma and other senior health officials.
Of the 38,580 targeted children, 36,267 were administered the Oral Polio Vaccine, achieving 94% coverage. The campaign was conducted through 370 polio booths and three transit camps at Kishtwar Bus Stand, Gulabgarh Bus Stand and Chatroo Bus Stand.
A team of 1,430 personnel and 74 supervisors covered even the remotest areas of the district, including Marwah, Warwan, Patnazi and Machail. House-to-house immunisation drives will follow on June 29 and 30 to cover remaining eligible children through mop-up rounds. The Education Department, ICDS and other line departments extended support to the campaign.