Health Minister Narottam Mishra has called upon health workers to ensure success of second phase of Mission Indradhanush starting today. It is noteworthy that the first phase of Mission Indradhanush was conducted successfully in 15 districts of the state during which one 1.14 lakh children were vaccinated in 12,125 vaccination sessions.
Besides, tetanus injections were also administered to 28,458 pregnant women. Similarly, 15,267 children were fully protected (BCG to measles) and complete course of vaccinations was administered to 29,606 children (upto 2 years).
Mishra informed that CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed for vaccination in 36 districts other than 15 districts selected for the mission so that untimely maternal and neonatal deaths can be prevented.