Massive Polio Vaccination Drive Launched in Madhya Pradesh

Strategic Insights -

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav formally launched the three-day Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign in Bhopal, urging all parents to ensure that their children receive the polio vaccine to safeguard their health and well-being. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 39.19 lakh children across 18 districts, with over 64,000 personnel administering polio drops at more than 24,000 Pulse Polio booths.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 39.19 lakh children in the targeted age group across 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh will be vaccinated against polio.
  • The three-day Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign will take place from October 12 to 14, with 64,000 personnel administering polio drops at 24,000 Pulse Polio booths.
  • The campaign will cover 18 districts, including Anuppur, Betul, Bhind, Bhopal, Chhindwara, Datia, Dewas, Gwalior, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, Katni, Khandwa, Khargone, Mandla, Mandsaur, Morena, Narsinghpur, and Neemuch.
  • Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the importance of parents ensuring their children receive two doses of the polio vaccine to protect them from the disease.
  • The campaign aims to ensure that every child receives the vaccine and remains safe and healthy throughout life.
  • The state government has mobilized a massive team of personnel to reach out to children in rural and urban areas and ensure that no child is left without the protection of the polio vaccine.

Statistics:

  • 39.19 lakh: The number of children to be vaccinated against polio in the three-day campaign.
  • 64,000: The number of personnel administering polio drops during the campaign.
  • 24,000: The number of Pulse Polio booths where polio drops will be administered.
  • 18: The number of districts covered by the campaign.
  • October 12-14: The dates of the three-day Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign.

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd. (2025)
  • Contify.com (distributed by)