Pulse Polio drive from June 28; drops for children under five at 1,937 centres in Tirupati
Health officials in Tirupati have launched an awareness campaign for the upcoming Pulse Polio drive scheduled for June 28, 2026. The initiative aims to vaccinate all children under five through fixed centers and door-to-door visits.
Why it matters
Public health campaigns are essential for maintaining polio eradication status and preventing the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Ahead of the Pulse Polio programme scheduled from Sunday (June 28, 2026), an awareness rally was held in Tirupati on Saturday morning. District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) V. Balakrishna Naik and National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) State Wing Deputy Director A.T. Ramanatha Rao flagged off the rally.
The report is a straightforward account of a public health initiative and government-led awareness efforts.
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