The Peren District Task Force Immunization (DTFI) meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Peren, Hiazu Meru at DC’s Conference Hall, Peren on June 23. The district task force meeting focussed on measurable indicators at State and District Level to stop Diarrhea and Measles Rubella 2026.
In the meeting R. Khartu Monsang, RPO UNDP, highlighted the accomplishment report of 80% success in Vaccination for Measles Rubella and Routine Immunization in the district. Dr. Valentina Neikha DPO. UIP/RCH also highlighted the aims and objectives of the Campaign which is to ensure high coverage of ORS & Zinc usage in children with Diarrhoea throughout the Country and to generate awareness to care and gives for Diarrhoea prevention and management of under 5 years children. She also said that to intensify Diarrhoea prevention and management intervention through a multi stakeholders intersectoral approach and also to achieve Zero child deaths due to Diarrhoea.
Deputy Commissioner Peren, Hiazu Meru encouraged the Task force of Peren to upgrade the modality for the dissemination information for the immunization. He also urged the line department to intensify efforts in disseminating the benefits of MR Vaccination to ensure the success of the Campaign and also informed them to reactivate the village level for more active participation.
Wokha:
The District Task Force for Immunization (DTFI) convened its meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Wokha on June 23, to review preparations for the upcoming National Immunization Day (NID) Pulse Polio campaign. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner & Chairman of DTFI, K Mhathung Tsanglao.
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In his address, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need to create widespread awareness so that citizens are well‑informed and advised about the immunization drive. District Programme Officer, Thungchanbeni Patton, also briefed the meeting on the importance of the Pulse Polio Immunization programme and the strategies for effective awareness creation.
The Pulse Polio campaign in Wokha district will be conducted from June 28 to June 30, 2026, targeting children aged 0–5 years. The plan aims to achieve 80 percent coverage on the first day, followed by door‑to‑door visits over the next two days to ensure 100 percent coverage across the district.
Altogether, 193 vaccination booths will be set up across Wokha district, including town areas, blocks, and the Bhandari subdivision. Each booth will be monitored by supervisors, while two mobile teams – one in Wokha town and another in Bhandari town will provide additional coverage. The teams will also operate at five transit points to reach areas with high inflow of people.
The Deputy Commissioner appealed to all communities, citizens, and line departments to extend full support during the immunization drive to ensure its success.
