First round of IMI conducted at Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, November 07 2017:
The first round of Intensive Immunization Indradhanush (IMI), was successfully conducted at Ukhrul district .
This was stated by District Immunization Officer Dr Kapangring during a review meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner Chamber .
A detailed report on the immunization in the district was submitted to the DC, Dr Harmit Singh Pahuja in the presence of CMO, Ukhrul Dr Ayao Vashum, MS Dr Yuithing, DPM, doctors and other staff, by the District Immunization Officer .
According to the reports of Dr Kapangring, the first round of IMI was successfully conducted in 52 session sites at five blocks of Ukhrul district namely Chingai, Kamjong, Kasom Khullen and Phungyar .
He highlighted the difficulties and problems that they faced in reaching far flung areas of the district .
He also addressed the issue of vacant sub-centres at Chanhong Khullen, Patbung and Sahamphung which need to be filled at the earliest .
According to his report, 357 children and 102 pregnant women were immunized, achieving 102 percentage of immunization in the first round IMI .
The DIO further mentioned that all medical teams have been despatched for the second round IMI, from their block hospitals and CHC concerned.
The second round of immunisation will take place from November 7-14 .