Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization Programme launched in Nagaland
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The department is targeting to administer polio drops to all eligible children up to five years throughout the state in 2,274 polio booths manned by 9096 health personnel and 455 supervisors along with vaccines and other logistics.
Kohima: The Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Department recently launched the first round of 'Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization' programme.
Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, I Himato Zhimomi, administered the first two polio drops to an infant at Bakin Pertin General Hospital marking the launch of the three-day vaccination programme to sustain polio eradication drive.
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"The department is targeting to administer polio drops to all eligible children up to five years throughout the state in 2,274 polio booths manned by 9096 health personnel and 455 supervisors along with vaccines and other logistics," said Naga Hospital Managing Director, Dr Thorhusie Karity.
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