KOHIMA, October 6 (MExN): With the aim to accelerate full immunization coverage of 90% by 2018 and provide focus in areas with low immunization coverage, Dr. Avino Metha, Chief Medical Officer, Kohima stated that Kohima District will kick start Intensified Mission Indradhanush from October 9.
During this period, children up to 2 years of age and pregnant women due for vaccination will be immunized. Special focus will be given on high risk areas and areas with no health facility. The immunization drive will consist of four rounds over a period of four consecutive months.
All together 47 session sites and two mobile teams will be set up under Intensified Mission Indradhanush. ANMs and ASHAs will be deployed in the session sites to ensure smooth implementation of the program. Intensive monitoring will also be undertaken by CMO Kohima, DIO, partner organizations like WHO/UNDP/UNICEF and other external monitors.
For successful implementation of the programme, CMO Kohima appealed to the Village Councils, Village Health Committees and Anganwadi workers of the selected villages and areas to create awareness, mobilize beneficiaries and render support during the mission.
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