Himachal CM launches Pulse Polio campaign phase II

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur


Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on launched the second phase of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation (IPPI) programme by administering polio drops to the children between 0-5 years of age at Thunag in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, around 180 km from here.

A spokesperson for Health department said 5895 booths have been set up all over the state with targeted children numbering around 6,72,000 including 39,322 children in high-risk areas like slums and migrant colonies.

“As many as 1103 booths have been set up in district Mandi,” he said, adding 81,112 children in the age group of 0-5 years would be covered under IPPI including 818 children in 45 high-risk zones of the district.

He said that 4412 team members had been deputed for carrying out immunization programme.