Nagaland NewsWokha district achieves 96% M-RVC coverage

Wokha district achieves 96% M-RVC coverage

Wokha district has achieved 96% coverage as on November 5 on Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign (M-RVC) which kick started on October 3. 

A press release from NHM Wokha media officer, Mhonbeni Ezung stated that out of the total targeted 18374 children, 17680 has been vaccinated in the district. The chief medical officer (CMO) has requested missed out children from schools and colonies yet to get the MR vaccine to avail the vaccine from Dr. Motsuo Memorial District Hospital, CHC Bhandari, CHC Sanis, PHCs and town sub-centre at CMO office.

District health society (H&FW) also thanked the 28 Assam Rifles for helping towards successful conduct of the campaign.  The post DTFI on Measles Rubella will be held at the end of November 2018. For any queries, one may contact Dr. Khelito Zhimomi DPO (UIP/RCH) at 8787565815. 

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