Pulse Polio Immunization drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 18 2015:
Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization, 2015 was launched today at the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal district.
Organised by District Health Society, Thoubal, the polio immunization programme will continue till January 20 .
Today's programme was attended by Thoubal DC T Ranjit, Adhakshya, Thoubal, Kh Surnalata, Thoubal CMO S Saratkumar and staff members of National Health Mission, Thoubal.
Thoubal DC T Ranjit said that though Polio disease has been eradicated from the country in 2013, the immunization programme has been initiated as a precautionary measure.
Stating on the recent dog-bite cases, T Ranjit appealed to the people to consult the district hospital for precautionary and preventive measures.
It may be noted that there have been around 17 cases of dog-bite in Thoubal area.