Pulse polio immunisation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 19 2015:
9 Assam Rifles and 20 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR and 40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) took part in the pulse polio immunisation programme on Jan 18 .
According to a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S), a large number of children under the age of 5 years residing in areas adjoining Keithelmanbi, Singjamei, Canchipur, Lilong, Andro and Gate No 1 and Gate No 2, Moreh in Chandel district were administered oral polio drops and immunized against polio.
A total of 258 children were immunised with the assistance of the Assam Rifles.
The local populace appreciated the efforts and dedication of the Assam Rifles, which strengthened the friendship bond between the security forces and local populace.
Polio immunisation programme was also held at Moreh PHC under the aegis of Health Dept, Govt of Manipur.
Dr S Manikanta Singh, Addl Director, Health Dept launched the programme on Jan 17 in the presence of Dr Y Priyokumar Singh, MO (i/c) and Dr Kh Shantikumar Singh, MO (i/c) Moreh PHC.
Many children were administered polio drops at the centre.