Hope in Every Drop: Morigaon’s Massive Polio Drive Inspires a District to Dream of a Healthier Tomorrow

District Administration and Health Department join hands under the Sub-National Immunization Day to ensure every child below five years receives the life-saving polio vaccine.
Image of the launch of the Sub-National Immunization Day in Morigaon Health office
Image of the launch of the Sub-National Immunization Day in Morigaon Health office
Published on

Guwahati : In a powerful step toward a healthier, polio-free future, the Morigaon District Administration, in collaboration with the Joint Director of Health Office, Morigaon, launched a major Polio Immunization Campaign under the Sub-National Immunization Day (SNID) initiative.

The campaign aims to immunize over 1,47,740 children below five years of age across the district. The inauguration was held at the premises of the Joint Director of Health Office, where Additional District Commissioner (Health) Nitisha Bora officially launched the drive in the presence of Director of Health Dr. Arun Nath (VCCM), Dr. Loknath Deuri (Jt. NDHS, TB), State Observer Dr. S.B. Bora, and other key health officials.

To ensure complete coverage, the health department has set up 914 polio booths staffed by 3,426 dedicated booth workers, supported by field health teams and volunteers.

Officials expressed confidence that the campaign would achieve full immunization in the district, marking another milestone in India’s ongoing mission to eradicate polio.

With smiles, enthusiasm, and commitment, Morigaon stands united  proving once again that when a community comes together for a cause, every child’s future grows stronger.

Top News

No stories found.
The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People
www.sentinelassam.com