Intensified Mission Indradhanush launched
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, October 07 2017:
The first phase of the Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) was launched today, in Churachandpur, with the Deputy Commissioner Shyam Lal Poonia formally announcing the onset of the immunisation mission at a solemn function held inside the District Hospital campus .
The mission to be undertaken by the District Task Force � Immunisation (DRFI) across the district from Monday is part of a nationwide intensified routine immunisation drive, initiated by the Health ministry to close any immunisation gap, sources said .
It is also projected to help communities, parents and key stakeholders understand the importance of routine immunisation in protecting children from life-threatening childhood diseases, address their misconceptions and fears, and motivate them to seek immunisation services .
Besides the Deputy Commissioner, SDO Henglep Chunglenmang, CMO Churachandpur Dr Kim Simte and DIO Churachandpur Dr VC Pau Tonsing also attended the event.