AR assists in pulse polio campaign
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 11 2018:
As part of the National aim of a polio free country, Battalions under 9 Sector Assam Rifles contributed towards the same by establishing pulse polio centers, said a press release from PRO IGAR (S).
Pulse polio drop administration kiosks were established by the Battalions at Thoubal, Yairipok, Keithalmanbi and Mantripukhri.
A total of 250 children were administered with polio drops.
The locals expressed their gratitude to the Assam Rifles for facilitating the outreach of the National programme.
11 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarter 26 Sector Assam Rifles also organisedapulse polio immunization camp at Moreh today.
The pulse poliobooths were set up at No2 Gate and No 1 Gate, Moreh in which 131 children upto 5 years of age and 10 children above 5 years of age were vaccinated with polio drops.
141 children were vaccinated.
The general populace appreciated the effort of 11 Assam Rifles for its endeavour to keep children healthy and free from polio, the press release added.