Dima Hasao Reviews Preparedness for Sub-National Immunization Day on November 22

District Task Force Meeting Emphasises Interdepartmental Coordination to Ensure 100% Polio Vaccination Coverage

Hills Live News,
Haflong, November 7: A District Task Force (DTF) meeting on the upcoming Sub-National Immunization Day (SNID) was held at Haflong on Saturday under the chairmanship of Amit Parbosa, ACS, Joint Secretary, Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC), to review preparedness and strengthen immunization coverage across the district.
The Sub-National Immunization Day is scheduled to be observed on November 22, 2026. The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing immunization activities and discussed strategies to ensure maximum coverage during the upcoming polio vaccination drive.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the Health, Social Welfare, Education and Publicity departments.
During the meeting, Dr Marina L. Changsan, Additional Chief Medical and Health Officer (FW), Dima Hasao, highlighted the importance of polio vaccination, stating that there is no cure for poliomyelitis and that prevention through timely administration of the polio vaccine remains the only effective protection against the disease.
Dr Arkadeb Kar, Surveillance Medical Officer (SMO), WHO-NPSP Unit, Silchar, presented the district action plan for the upcoming SNID. He also reviewed the performance of the previous National Immunization Day (NID) and assessed the current status of routine immunization in Dima Hasao district.
The meeting placed special emphasis on strengthening interdepartmental coordination and mobilising beneficiaries through ASHAs, Anganwadi workers, teachers, community leaders and other frontline workers. The need to address vaccine hesitancy through effective Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities was also stressed.
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment from the participating departments and stakeholders to work in close coordination under the guidance of the Council authorities to achieve 100 per cent vaccination coverage.
As part of the upcoming campaign, all children in the 0–5 years age group will be administered two drops of oral polio vaccine, irrespective of their previous vaccination status, to ensure that no child is left unprotected against polio in Dima Hasao district.