National Immunisation Day was launched at District Hospital Dimapur to kick-start the Pulse Polio campaign.
DIMAPUR — The district-level observation of the National Immunisation Day (NID) was held at the District Hospital (DH), Dimapur, on June 28.
According to a DIPR report, speaking on the occasion, District Immunisation Officer of DH Dimapur, Dr. Anungla Longkumer, highlighted that although India has remained polio-free for over a decade, the poliovirus continues to exist in some parts of the world.
She stated that the Pulse Polio programme is being continued to strengthen immunity among children and raise awareness about poliomyelitis, thereby ensuring that the country maintains its polio-free status.
The campaign was formally inaugurated by EAC of Dimapur, Imlijungla Lemtur, who administered the first oral polio drops to a child, marking the official launch of the district-wide immunisation drive.
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Observed as Polio Day, the campaign is being conducted across all districts with the objective of administering oral polio vaccine to every child below five years of age, irrespective of their previous immunisation status. This year's drive is being carried out on the theme "Let the victory over polio continue with two drops of life".
Health officials appealed to parents and guardians to ensure that all eligible children receive the vaccine, stating that sustained community participation is vital to preventing the re-emergence of poliomyelitis and safeguarding India's polio-free status.