Mysuru Fights Polio: 2.19 Lakh Kids Targeted

Mysuru district initiated its 2026 Pulse Polio immunisation campaign on Sunday, June 28. The campaign's objective is to administer oral polio drops to 2,19,521 children below the age of five, reinforcing India's polio-free status. Former Minister Tanveer Sait launched the initiative, highlighting past efforts that led to the disease's eradication.

The Health Department has established 1,641 vaccination booths throughout the district. Recognizing Mysuru's status as a tourist hub, 49 special transit vaccination points are operational at locations like Chamundi Hills and the Mysuru palace to reach visiting children.

Field teams will conduct door-to-door visits from June 29 to July 1 to ensure comprehensive coverage, aiming to visit over seven lakh households. Mobile teams are also stationed at transport hubs. A new Primary Health Centre was inaugurated in Badamakan, offering primary healthcare and dedicated maternal and child services.

To maintain the vaccine cold chain, 168 Ice-Lined Refrigerator and deep freezer points are established. Officials have identified 1,396 high-risk locations for targeted immunisation efforts. The new PHC is staffed with an MBBS doctor and nursing officers, with specialists visiting periodically.