Pulse Polio drive on June 28 to cover 1.89 lakh children in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam district officials are launching a massive Pulse Polio immunization drive on June 28, 2026, targeting nearly 190,000 children. The campaign includes thousands of vaccinators and mobile booths to ensure comprehensive coverage across the district.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives are critical for maintaining polio-free status and ensuring child welfare in densely populated regions.
Visakhapatnam District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore has directed officials to ensure that every child below five years of age receives polio drops during the National Pulse Polio Immunisation programme on June 28, 2026.
The report is a straightforward announcement of a government public health program.
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