Zunheboto, July 5 (MExN): District Task Force Meeting for Measles-Rubella Campaign, Zunheboto was held on July 4 at DCs Chamber, Zunheboto.
Shanavas, IAS, DC Zunheboto chaired the meeting and welcome all the participants. In his welcome note, the DC encouraged and motivated the participants to take special initiatives as Measles Rubella Campaign is one of the massive public health undertakings.
Dr. Shankar Reddy, RRT (WHO) gave a brief overview of the MR Campaign and highlighted about the importance to coordinate among allied departments and civil societies. He also emphasized the role of DTF members that is to support, supervise, monitor and ensure implementation of quality MR campaigns in the district.
Dr. Reddy also said that the target age group for MR Campaigns will be children in the age group of 9months to <15 years irrespective of their prior vaccination status.
Dr. Alemwabang Aier, DPO (RCH &UIP), Zunheboto highlighted about the problems and constraints.
The first DTF-Measles Rubella meeting was attended by DC, SP, ICDS, GBs, Women Leaders, RRT-WHO, CMO, DPO (RCH &UIP), MOs and IEC bureau Zunheboto.
