Govt looks at full immunisation under Mission Indradhanush by 2018
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry plans to achieve full immunisation coverage under its 'Mission Indradhanush' by 2018.
A total of 118 districts, including 52 districts of north east states and 17 in urban areas, will be targeted under the intensified programme, an official statement said.
Besides, states will conduct Mission Indradhanush drives for seven working days from 7th of every month, starting from October for four consecutive months, excluding Sundays, holidays and routine immunisation days.
"Under 'Intensified Mission Indradhanush', greater focus will be given on urban areas, which was one of the gaps of the programme earlier. This will be done through mapping of all under-served population in urban areas and need-based deployment of ANMs (auxiliary nurse midwife) for providing vaccination services in these areas," the statement said.
Intensive monitoring and strong accountability mechanism is being established at all levels with cabinet secretary (at national level) and chief secretary (state level) reviewing the preparations, it said.
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