2nd phase of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, April 02 2017:
Under the directive of National Health Mission, the 2nd phase of intensified pulse polio immunisation for Kakching and Thoubal was launched today at Lilong Primary Health Centre, Lilong Bazar.
Organised by District Health Society Thoubal, Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal Shyam Lal Poonia inaugurated the immunisation programme.
DC Shyam Lal Poonia said, "62,000 children belonging to 0-5 years have been targeted for the polio immunisation within three days" .
475 polio booths were set up and a total of 107 supervisors were assigned to examine the respective booths.
Polio booths have been opened at the Assam Rifles camp in Pallel and Thoubal to make it convenient for children of the security personnel.
Chief Medical Officer, Thoubal Dr N Jayentakumar, District Family Welfare Officer, Thoubal Dr N Akendra, District Health Society, Thoubal DPM Ch Basanta, Hospital Management Society, PHC Lilong member Md Abdul Helim attended the inauguration function.