PASIGHAT, August 23,2025 : As part of the Outreach efforts to vaccinate left out children from Measles Rubella Preventable vaccine ,the Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign (MRVC) focusing Municipal Areas (Urban) of Pasighat Township is underway in East Siang district , which was launched by Dr Yagling Perme, East Siang DMO at UPHC, Baskata. the Measles Rubella vaccination campaign is vital for enhancing community health and preventing the resurgence of these preventable diseases.
The program aims to identify the Drop Out and Left Out children and vaccinate them with appropriate antigens. During this 1week campaign- a total of 19 (nineteen) vaccination sessions have been planned to vaccinate 111 drop out/left out children across age group of 9 months to 5 years. The District Health Society, under the chairmanship of DC Sonalika Jiwani is committed to fulfill the desired goal to achieve Full Immunization Coverage 95% by December’2025 and 100% by March’2026 .This is in line with the National Zero Measles Rubella Elimination Campaign to achieve 100% immunisation coverage by 2026 by the Govt. of India.
As a step up to the campaign, the District Task Force for Immunization (DTFI) cum City Task Force for Immunization (CTFI) meeting was held under DMO to review and discuss the target beneficiary, session planning and Supportive Monitoring. The Action plans areas of MRVC campaign from 21-27th August will begin from at HQ and Municipality area of Pasighat .
MO i/c UPHC Banskata & MS BPGH shall supervise the vaccination campaign and ensure that daily reporting is being done, Awareness campaign through district/block coordinators to carry out IEC ( Information, Communication & Education) in entire Municipality area
DRCHO , Dr. Nidak Angu highlighted on the key reasons for the sustained MVRC campaign – Disease Prevention: The vaccine serves as a powerful shield against measles and rubella, significantly mitigating the risk of severe complication, Herd Immunity: Achieving high vaccination rates is crucial for fostering herd immunity, thereby safeguarding vulnerable populations who are unable to receive vaccinations,Outbreak Elimination: A robust vaccination strategy plays a pivotal role in eradicating outbreaks, ultimately reducing healthcare expenditures associated with managing these diseases,Public Health Promotion: The campaign heightens awareness about the critical importance of vaccinations, fostering a culture of acceptance and proactive health measures.Global Health Alignment: These initiatives contribute to international efforts aimed at the complete eradication of measles and rubella, promoting health equity and ensuring access to essential immunizations worldwide.(DIPRO)
