02 Mar 2024| 06:02am ISTPulse polio immunisation prog on SundayTeam HeraldPANJIM: The Directorate of Health Services, has informed that the State Family Bureau will conduct the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Programme (IPPI) 2024 in the entire State on Sunday March 3 from 8 am to 5 pm in the designated booths throughout the State, followed by house-to-house survey and coverage activity from March 4 to March 6. It is further informed that to maintain the India polio-free status and to vaccinate all the children under five years of age against polio virus, all parents are requested to bring their children to the designated booths in their respective locality for vaccination. Similarly, all together 660 booths (i.e. 491 fixed booths, 107 mobile booths and 62 transit booths) have been arranged for smooth vaccination process in the entire State. Approximately, one lakh and above children in the age group of 0-5 years are expected to be covered during this campaign.

Source: The Herald March 01, 2024 20:02 UTC