Kargil, December 21/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today kick-started the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme, under which Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) is being administered to all children below five years of age on National Immunization Days (NIDs).
On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner/Joint Director Information, Imteeaz Kacho; Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Dr. Liyakat Ali; Deputy CMO Kargil, Dr. Fa...
Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Additional District development commissioner Leh, Sonam Nurboo (JKAS), today chaired a meeting of the District Task Force for the upcoming Pulse Polio Immunization Programme–2025 at his office chamber.
The meeting reviewed preparedness, inter-departmental coordination, and implementation strategies to ensure the successful conduct of the programme across Leh district. A brief presentation was made during the meeting, followed by detailed discussions o...
Leh, March 03: The Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Program was held at Primary Health Center (PHC) Chuchot on March 3.
Councillor Chuchot, LAHDC, Leh, Mirza Hussain inaugurated the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization program in presence of Block Medical Officer (BMO) Chuchot, Dr. Nurboo Angchok. He also flagged off the mobile teams which were sent to various parts of the Leh Block to ensure no child is left without anti-polio drops.
BMO, Chuchot informed that 13 Supervisors were ...
Kargil, March 03: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon and Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse inaugurated the intensified Pulse Polio Immunization drive at Old District Hospital Kargil.
At the event, the CEC emphasized the significance of administering polio drops to children below the age of five years, underscoring the lifelong protection it provides against polio.
CEC Dr Jaffer urged parents to proactively take their children to the nearby health boo...
