Kiphire, January 15 (MExN): Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Workshop was held in CMO Office Kiphire on January 14. The attendees of the programme were Programme Officers, Medical Officers, nurses and BPMs. The objective of the workshop was to sensitize the health workers on the importance of polio eradication and to smoothly carry out the programme in the district. 1st round of IPPI will be conducted on January 17 and 2nd round on February 21. A number of 10,365 children fall under the target beneficiaries of 0-5 years. During the drive, the first day would cater to administering polio drops through booth activity and the following two days will focus on house to house visits by the medical team to ensure that no child is missed. The immunization drive will be manned by 19 supervisors and 380 vaccinators headed by Dr. Rebecca Y Sema, DPO (RCH&UIP) and other medical officers. She appealed to all sections of the community, agencies, organizations and parents of children below 5 years to come forward and ensure that the beneficiaries receive polio drops during the drive. In the area of Longthonger Village, Baptist Youth Endeavour will aid the medical department in carrying out the activities during IPPI. Following the workshop, District Task Force meeting on account of IPPI and Routine Immunization was held in DC Office, Kiphire on January 14. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Tinojongshi Chang (ADC Kiphire). He requested the attendees that they aid the medical department in carrying out the programme to achieve the target.
