1,260 children of migrant labourers identified for pulse polio drive in Kozhikode
Kozhikode district is preparing for a pulse polio drive targeting over 189,000 children, including 1,260 children of migrant laborers. Authorities have set up extensive booth networks and mobile units to ensure high coverage.
Why it matters
It highlights the logistical efforts required to provide healthcare access to marginalized and transient populations in India.
As many as 1,260 children of migrant labourers are among the 1,89,345 children aged below five who will get pulse polio drops in Kozhikode district on June 28, 2026.
The article provides factual information regarding a public health initiative without editorializing.
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