*DC Doda Kicks off Pulse Polio Immunization Program at GMC Doda*

 

 

 

 

On March 4 , Deputy Commissioner Doda Sh Harvinder Singh IAS spearheaded a significant inauguration of the Pulse Polio immunization program yesterday on 3rd March 2024 at the OPD Associate Hospital, Government Medical College Doda (GMC). This event coincided with the celebration of National Pulse Polio Day. Warmly welcomed by the CMO Doda, alongside medical professionals and representatives from the Medical Health Department, the Deputy Commissioner administered pulse polio drops to numerous children during the event.

 

During the program, it was disclosed that approximately 45 thousand children below the age of 05 years received pulse polio dose across the district, facilitated by 507 pulse polio immunization booths. A significant turnout of people, accompanied by their infant, actively participated in receiving pulse polio dose.

 

The Deputy Commissioner urged the public to maximize their participation in the pulse polio centers. The presence of key officials such as the CMO , District Immunization Officer , Doctors, and representatives from the Medical Health Department underscored the collaborative effort towards achieving cent precent polio eradication goals.

 

Similar programs were organized at various locations throughout the district to provide pulse polio vaccinations to children below the age of 05 years. At Government Medical College Ghat, the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Pran Singh, made a significant visit to participate in the pulse polio immunization program. Additionally, at the Public Health Centre Bhagwah, ADC Doda, Sudershan Kumar, inaugurated the pulse polio immunization program. The widespread participation across 507 pulse polio immunization booths indicates a strong community commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of children in the district.