Polio immunization program extends support to Myanmarese children in Manipur relief camps
Source: The Sangai Express / Waari Singbul Network
Imphal, March 04 2024:
In a positive step towards ensuring the health and well-being of Myanmarese children seeking refuge in Manipur's Kamjong district, the "National Immunization Day, Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Program 2024" was initiated on Sunday.
Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh, inaugurated the three-day program at the Family Welfare Training Centre in Imphal.
The Minister highlighted the Government's commitment to reaching approximately 3.5 lakh children aged 0 to 5 years under the immunisation drive.
Officials reported that around 5700 Myanmarese refugees, who entered Kamjong district illegally due to the military crackdown on rebel groups in their country, are currently residing in various villages.
These refugees, identified through biometric details by State authorities, have been receiving essential services, including healthcare programs provided by the Government.
Dr Lucy Duidang, Chief Medical Officer of Kamjong district, revealed that out of the 590 Myanmarese children in relief camps eligible for polio vaccination, 415 were inoculated on Sunday.
The remaining children are scheduled to be covered in the coming days.
Additionally, nine remote villages in Kamjong district were included in the program on its first day.