65,401 Udupi children set to receive polio drops on June 28

The Udupi district health department announced that 65,401 children will receive oral polio vaccine drops on June 28. The rollout is part of India’s nationwide effort to eradicate polio, with health workers scheduled to visit schools and community centres across the district.

This initiative follows the 2022 national polio surveillance report, which identified a small number of zero‑tolerance villages within Udupi. Local health officials will deploy mobile vaccination teams and set up temporary booths at nearest primary health sub‑centres, ensuring every child receives the dose under supervision. The schedule includes pre‑vaccination awareness campaigns in regional languages to increase acceptance and turnout.

The programme is expected to strengthen polio immunity across the district, reducing the risk of outbreaks and safeguarding the health of its youngest residents. The initiative underscores the collaborative effort between state health authorities and community volunteers. Source: Google News – Udupi.