Andhra Pradesh Pulse Polio drive from June 28 to cover 49.2 lakh children
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The Andhra Pradesh government launched a three-day Pulse Polio drive starting June 28, 2026, to vaccinate 49.2 lakh children under five years old.
Background
The program utilizes bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine (bOPV) and involves 1.31 lakh field personnel. It employs a multi-channel approach including 29,873 booths, 59,746 house-to-house teams, and 1,144 transit booths.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTarget coverage: 49.2 lakh children under five years old in Andhra Pradesh.
- S&TbOPV: Bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine used to provide immunity against types 1 and 3 of the poliovirus.
- BodyAPCHFW: Andhra Pradesh Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare oversees the immunization drive.
- FactLogistics: Deployment of 1,757 mobile teams specifically for high-risk areas.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of pulse polio campaigns in India's public health strategy and the role of real-time monitoring in achieving universal immunization targets.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven tracking: Use of dedicated portals to identify missed children and reduce immunization gaps
- Logistical reach: Deployment of mobile and transit teams to ensure coverage in high-risk and migratory populations
- Vaccine equity: Addressing geographical disparities in healthcare access through state-led intensive immunization drives
Keywords: Universal Immunization Programme · Public Health Infrastructure · Real-time Monitoring · Vaccine Coverage · Last-mile Delivery
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