In Budgam, Deputy Commissioner, Akshay Labroo today launched National Pulse Polio Immunization programme at Chief Medical Officer’s office where he administered PP drops to children.
Chief Medical Officer, Budgam, Dr Mohammad Ayoub, Medical Superintendent District Hospital Budgam, Dr Iqbal and other senior medicos were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that 628 pulse polio booths have been established in the district to ensure no eligible child is skipped.
He stressed on door to door survey for the coverage of all the children of 0-5 years of district.
For the effective implementation of programme, 2609 including Health Workers, ASHA workers and ICDS workers were deployed at 628 Booths including 07 transit teams.
