Pulse polio campaign launched in Mysuru, 2.19 lakh children to be covered
Mysuru district has launched its 2026 Pulse Polio immunization campaign, aiming to vaccinate over 219,000 children under the age of five. The initiative includes setting up booths at high-footfall tourist locations and conducting door-to-door visits to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Why it matters
Public health campaigns are critical for maintaining polio-free status and strengthening local healthcare infrastructure through new facility inaugurations.
Mysuru district launched its 2026 Pulse Polio immunisation campaign on Sunday (June 28), with a target of administering oral polio drops to 2,19,521 children below the age of five.
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