DODA, Jun 29: In a unique initiative to ensure that no eligible child is left behind, the Health Department Doda extended the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme beyond conventional vaccination booths by organizing a special vaccination session during the day-night matches of the ongoing All India 16th Gufran Memorial All India T20 Cricket Tournament at Sports Stadium, Doda.
The initiative was undertaken under the guidance of the Deputy Commissioner Doda Sh Krishan Lal JKAS, Chief Medical Officer Doda Dr Vinod Sharma and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Doda, Dr. Sat Lal Manhas, and under the supervision of Block Medical Officer, Ghat, Dr. Abdul Gafoor.
The vaccination drive was carried out by a dedicated health team from Medical Block Ghat, headed by Mr. Ajay Singh, along with the under-training paramedical students of Govt ANMT School, Doda, including Ms. Sandhiya, Ms. Anshu Manhas, Ms. Tejasvi Sharma, and Ms. Anisha Devi. The team administered Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to children in the 0-5 years age group attending the tournament with their families.
Around 70 eligible children were administered Pulse Polio drops during the special outreach activity.
This is the first time that a Pulse Polio vaccination session has been organized during a major sporting event in Doda district, demonstrating the Health Department’s innovative approach to ensuring that every eligible child is reached with the life-saving vaccine.
The Health Department appreciated the dedicated efforts of the vaccination team and appealed to all parents to ensure that every child below five years of age receives the Pulse Polio vaccine, reaffirming its commitment to the vision of a Polio-Free India.