AR conducts mega pulse polio vaccination campaign
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 10 2019:
Units of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised a series of activities under the Mega Pulse Polio Campaign in various parts of the Imphal and Thoubal districts on today.
Keithelmanbi Bn established a series of polio booths at Keithelmanbi Garrison, Lapauchun, Manamjang and Langthabal villages alongwith Singjamei and Lilong Company Operating Bases (COBs).
A medical team under the Unit Medical Officer, Capt Susan Nelson carried out immunization of over 500 children, said a statement of PRO AR.
Singngat Bn AR under the aegis of Churachandpur Sector AR administered polio drops to over 200 children as part of the Nation wide 'Pulse Polio Vaccination Campaign' today in all companies of Singngat Bn, said AR.
Thoubal Bn also established three booths at its Bn HQ in Phundrei, Community Health Centre Yaripok and Chandrakhong COB.
Over 750 children were administered with polio drops, said a statement of AR.
Chandel Bn and Tengnoupal Bn HQ 26 sector AR of IGAR (South) facilitated immunization prog by opening medical camps at Pallel, Chandel, Tengnoupal, Shaibom, Sita, Laibi and RRC.
About 1,450 children were administered covered in Tengnoupal and Chandel districts, said AR .