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Jharkhand Begins Polio Drive, Aims to Vaccinate 61 Lakh Children
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 05:32 PM
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Jharkhand has initiated a comprehensive polio immunisation drive, with the state government setting a target to administer the vaccine to approximately 61 lakh children across the state.
The state of Jharkhand has launched a significant public health initiative aimed at eradicating polio. The government has set an ambitious target to immunise 61 lakh children within the state's boundaries.
This extensive vaccination campaign is a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to maintain India's polio-free status and ensure the complete protection of its youngest citizens. Health officials are coordinating the deployment of resources and personnel to reach all eligible children.
The drive underscores the state's commitment to child health and disease prevention, building upon previous successes in polio eradication programs.
This extensive vaccination campaign is a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to maintain India's polio-free status and ensure the complete protection of its youngest citizens. Health officials are coordinating the deployment of resources and personnel to reach all eligible children.
The drive underscores the state's commitment to child health and disease prevention, building upon previous successes in polio eradication programs.