Abdullah reiterated the commitment of the government to achieving a polio-free status for the UT.
In a post on X, the chief minister’s office stated, “During the Pulse Polio campaign initiated today (Sunday), the chief minister urged parents to take their children to the nearest booth for the oral polio vaccine.” Abdullah also commended health workers and volunteers for their relentless efforts in “protecting the future of our children”.
Sakeena Itoo, the Minister for Health and Medical Education, launched the pulse polio campaign at the Government Hospital in Gandhinagar by administering polio drops to children.
Itoo highlighted the essential role of routine immunization and community involvement in maintaining the polio-free status of the Union territory.
Applauding the contributions of ASHA and Anganwadi workers, volunteers, and district health teams, Itoo remarked, “Reaching the remote areas to administer two drops to children was quite challenging, but our frontline personnel managed it effectively.” The minister noted that the department has established approximately 11,000 booths across the UT, engaging 40,000 healthcare workers to provide drops to around 20 lakh children during the campaign.
Special immunization booths, mobile teams, and house visits are organized in all districts to ensure every eligible child receives the vaccine, while robust monitoring systems are in place to guarantee the effective execution of the campaign, Itoo stated.
