Mizoram will conduct a Pulse Polio Sub-National Immunization Day on October 14, targeting children under five years in four border districts—Lunglei, Siaha, Champhai, and Lawngtlai.
The decision was finalised at a State Task Force on Immunization (STFI) meeting at the SAD Conference Hall, MINECO. Although India was declared polio-free in 2014, officials highlighted the continuing risk of re-emergence due to cross-border movement from countries where polio cases are still reported. The campaign aims to strengthen protection in vulnerable areas.
August 19 – Online training for DIOs, MOs, and data operators completed
September 5 – Deadline for district-level micro-plans
Mid-September – Training for vaccinators and supervisors
Third week of September – Review meeting and assessment
October 14 – Mass vaccination at fixed sites
October 15–16 – House-to-house coverage for missed children
October 21 – Final review meeting
Officials discussed difficulties in reaching remote and hilly terrains, stressing the need for collaboration with local organisations such as MHIP, YMA, YLA, MTP, school teachers, nursing institutions, BSF, and Assam Rifles for awareness and mobilisation efforts.
The meeting included a keynote address by Lily Chhakchhuak, Mission Director, National Health Mission, Mizoram, and a report presentation by Lalhlimpuii, Surveillance Medical Officer, NPSP-WHO, Aizawl Unit. Representatives from the Health & Family Welfare Department, WHO, UNICEF, Social Welfare, School Education, DIPR, and LADC also participated.