The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Community Health Centre (CHC), Jatni, organised an Intense Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive from March 3 to 5. As many as 76 children under the age of 5 were administered the pulse polio drops during a three-day drive.
The members of the Sanjeevan Health Centre and CHC, Jatni, administered vaccines to the children of the residents of the campus and nearby areas. In addition, polio doses were also administered to 15 children of migrant workers working and residing on the campus premises, through door-to-door visits.
Speaking on the drive, Senior Medical Officer, IIT Bhubaneswar, Dr Mansoor Ahmed Khan said: “Pulse polio immunization is one of the most significant vaccination drives for children. IIT Bhubaneswar is proud to be a part of the drive.”
Among others, Community Health Officer Sonalika Naik and Tukuna Mania, ANM from CHC, Jatni, and D Kannan, Pharmacist, Sanjeevan Health Centre, IIT Bhubaneswar coordinated the programme.