Arrangements for IPPI programme reviewed at Kulgam

Kulgam : The Additional Development Commissioner (ADC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Rather today convened a meeting of officers to review Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) programme arrangements in the district.During the meeting, it was informed that more than 86000 children up to the age of five years will be vaccinated during the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization programme, scheduled to be conducted from 27 February, 2022.

It was given out that 508 vaccination booths have been established in five medical blocks which will be manned by the officials of various departments including Anganwadi workers, Ashas and Supervisory staff.Furthermore, transit points have also been established for smooth and hassle free vaccination in the district.The ADC directed the concerned officers to ensure that no child is left out in the district besides stressed strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols. The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, District Health Officer, Dy-CMO, Medical Superintendent, District Immunization Officer, Block Medical Officers, Tehsildar Headquarter and other concerned officers.