1.4 lakh children to get polio drops in Dakshina Kannada on Sunday
The Department of Health in Dakshina Kannada has organized a district-wide Pulse Polio drive targeting 1.4 lakh children under five years old. The initiative includes setting up 756 booths, including transit points and mobile units, to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Why it matters
Public health campaigns are critical for maintaining polio-free status and preventing the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in vulnerable populations.
The Department of Health has set a target of administering polio drops to 1.4 lakh children aged below 5 years in Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday.
The article is a straightforward report on a government health initiative without editorializing.
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