hp-to-launch-statewide-polio-drive-on-dec-21

A statewide polio vaccination campaign will start in Himachal Pradesh on December 21. In Bilaspur district, about 27,037 children will be given the polio drops in the first phase, officials said on Friday.

 

Officials said that instructions have been sent to all chief medical officers in the state to run the campaign properly and ensure full coverage.

 

Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar said 275 Pulse Polio booths have been set up in the district to carry out the campaign. He said 544 teams have been formed and 64 supervisors have been appointed.

 

Kumar added that eight transit points have also been created where polio drops will be given to children who are travelling.