A meeting of the District Task Force for Immunization (DTFI) Kohima district was held on May 10 for Routine Immunization (RI) and Measles-Rubella (MR) Elimination drive, wherein shortage of mobilizers – Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and lack of supervision were highlighted.
According to a DIPR report, during the meeting held at Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, SMO, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Sheila Longkumer gave a brief review on RI under Kohima district. While briefing the status of coverage of immunization, Dr. Longkumer also highlighted the issues faced due to the shortage of mobilizers (ASHA) workers and lack of supervision which creates the gap.
She then urged the members and line department to co-operate to reduce the gap and to achieve the targeted goal.
Delivering the status of RI and MR elimination under Kohima district, DPO (RCH/UIP) Dr. Khrievilhou Nakhro informed that first phase of immunization was underway from April-May and the second phase would begin by August- September 2023. Dr. Nakhro requested the members for continuous support in achieving the goals.
During the meeting, a decision was taken by the members present to collaborate and cooperate (all the line departments) in bringing out the right mechanism to boost the percentage of immunization in all rural and urban areas under Kohima district.
The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kohima, Rhosietho Nguori, while the vote of thanks was pronounced by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima, Dr. Tumchobeni.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025