National Pulse Polio campaign begins across Madhya Pradesh targeting children under five

Pulse Polio Drive Targets 3.6 Lakh Children In Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The district administration on Sunday launched the Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign in Indore under the leadership of District Collector Shivam Verma. The campaign began at the Government Polyclinic, Nanda Nagar, where the Collector inaugurated the drive by administering polio drops to children.Collector Verma urged parents to ensure every child below five years receives the life-saving vaccine. He emphasised that children must be given polio drops during every Pulse Polio campaign, even if they have been vaccinated earlier, to ensure complete protection.Following the launch, the Collector inspected immunisation arrangements at the polyclinic and visited the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU), Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) and Stabilisation Unit to review healthcare facilities. He interacted with health officials and enquired about the treatment and care of admitted children.Officials said India has not reported a single case of wild poliovirus since 2011 and was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization in 2014. However, they stressed that regular immunisation remains essential because of the continued risk from neighbouring countries.Under the campaign, children aged up to five years will receive polio drops at designated booths on the first day, followed by door-to-door visits to cover those who miss vaccination. More than 3.6 lakh children are expected to be immunised across the district, with over 8,000 personnel deployed. Awareness messages will also be displayed across the city to encourage maximum participation.Three Minors Injured In Knife Attack During Muharram Procession In Indore

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Three-Day Pulse Polio Drive Begins For 1.07 Crore Children

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A three-day National Pulse Polio Campaign, targeting nearly 1.07 crore children below the age of five years with an additional dose of oral polio vaccine, began across Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the state-level campaign at the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management by administering polio drops to five children.During the programme, the chief minister also launched the 'Suman Panchayat' initiative aimed at strengthening public health through people's participation and unveiled the State Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Action Plan 2.0.Yadav said panchayats that actively ensure better maternal and child healthcare would receive incentive grants and appreciation certificates under the Suman Panchayat scheme. He highlighted the state's achievements in the Matri Vandana Yojana, HPV vaccination to prevent cervical cancer, measles immunisation and other public health programmes.Statewide deploymentUnder the National Pulse Polio Campaign, around 83,000 booths, 1.66 lakh vaccinators and 26,000 supervisors have been deployed across the state. Transit booths have been set up at railway stations, bus stands and airports, while special mobile teams will conduct door-to-door visits on June 29 and 30 to ensure that no child is left out.3.32 lakh children to receive drops in Bhopal In Bhopal, around 3.32 lakh children will receive polio drops through 2,710 booths set up at anganwadi centres, hospitals, shopping malls, markets, transport hubs and other public places. The West Central Railway's Bhopal Division has also deployed 22 vaccination booths and mobile teams at major railway stations and onboard long-distance trains to administer polio drops to children travelling with their families.Burglars Break Into Ex-Judge Giribala Singh’s House, Flee After Police Siren In Bhopal

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MLA Verma Launches Pulse Polio Campaign

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): District authorities on Saturday took out a massive awareness rally ahead of the National Pulse Polio Campaign's special vaccination day on Sunday. MLA Neena Vikram Verma flagged off the rally from Lal Bagh. The rally traversed the main routes, including Mohan Talkies, Hatwara Bazaar, Anand Chowpatty and Jawahar Marg.ASHA and USHA workers, Anganwadi workers, ANMs, nursing students and schoolchildren participated by raising awareness through slogans.The district has set a target to vaccinate 3,46,177 children aged 0-5 years by deploying 5,076 vaccinators and 254 supervisors across 2,538 booths on Sunday. Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Anita Singare confirmed that the staff training and vaccine distribution are complete.District Immunisation Officer Dr Narendra Pawaiya said that microplanning, cold chain management and monitoring arrangements are in place. Mobile teams will cover bus stands, railway stations and markets, with door-to-door visits on June 29-30 to vaccinate missed children. Dhar has achieved over 100% coverage in previous phases.Mandsaur: Health officials took out a massive public awareness rally from Indira Gandhi District Hospital, Mandsaur, under the National Pulse Polio Campaign here on Saturday. Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Govind Singh Chauhan and Civil Surgeon Dr BL Rawat flagged off the rally. Doctors, professors and students of Sundarlal Patwa Government Medical College, nursing staff, ASHA workers and health officials traversed the city.District Vaccination Officer Dr Suresh Solanki said that authorities will administer polio drops to 1,57,194 children aged 0-5 years on Sunday across 1,212 booths staffed by 2,810 vaccinators.Bagh: The National Pulse Polio Campaign will begin here on Sunday. The campaign aims to target 25,720 children aged 0-5 years across 160 booths. BMO Dr Haresingh Muvel said 336 vaccinators, 30 supervisors and other staff will administer drops till June 30, with special focus on high-risk areas, including Banda, Ghotiyadev and Jaali.Jhabua: Preparations are complete for the Pulse Polio Campaign from June 28-30, targeting 2,13,504 children aged 0-5 years. Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr ML Chopra said 1,185 teams, including 424 booth and 610 door-to-door teams, are deployed. A public awareness rally from Rajwada Chowk to District Hospital preceded the drive, urging parents to administer two polio drops at booths or to door-to-door teams.Indore District Bar Association Poll Results Out; Rakesh Pal Wins President’s Post

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