10-Aug-2021: Steps Taken for Strengthening Universal Immunisation Programme
Government has taken a numbers of steps for strengthening Routine Immunization and ensuring that amidst the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, immunization programme is properly implemented and access to immunization services remains uninterrupted, these include:
- Development and dissemination of National guidelines to safely continue immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Appropriate communication material has been developed and shared with the States and UTs for addressing vaccine hesitancy and strengthening routine immunization with due precautions, during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Supply chain of vaccines and other logistics has been ensured during COVID-19 pandemic.
- In addition, Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI-3.0) was also conducted in February 2021 & March 2021, to cover the unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children. These efforts have contributed in reduction of immunization gap coverage.
- States/UTs have been asked to prepare specific plans to improve Full Immunization Coverage and to ensure designated days in a week only for Routine Immunization activity.