Tripura Initiates Comprehensive MR Vaccination Drive in Unakoti District
Tripura launches door-to-door MR vaccination drive in Unakoti district

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Tripura's Health Department has launched a door-to-door Measles-Rubella vaccination drive in Unakoti district, expanding coverage to children up to 10 years old. This initiative aims to combat rising MR cases and achieve 100% vaccination coverage for herd immunity.
- 01The vaccination drive now includes all unvaccinated children up to 10 years of age, expanding from the initial target of 9 months to 5 years.
- 02An estimated 25,000 to 30,000 children in Unakoti district are expected to require MR vaccination.
- 03ASHA and Anganwadi workers will verify vaccination records during household visits.
- 04Strict screening measures are being implemented at the India-Bangladesh border to monitor health conditions.
- 05Weekly review meetings will be held to track vaccination progress and ensure effective campaign management.
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In an effort to enhance public health and combat the spread of Measles-Rubella (MR), Tripura's Health and Family Welfare Department has launched a door-to-door vaccination initiative in Unakoti district. Following a review led by Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, the program has expanded to include all unvaccinated children up to 10 years old, in response to increasing MR cases in neighboring Bangladesh. ASHA and Anganwadi workers will conduct household surveys to verify vaccination records, with an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 children needing vaccination. The campaign also includes strict health screenings at the India-Bangladesh border, where symptomatic individuals are being monitored and treated. Gitte emphasized the importance of achieving 100% vaccination coverage to establish herd immunity and reduce future outbreak risks. Awareness campaigns will accompany the vaccination drive to encourage parental participation.
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The vaccination drive aims to improve public health by preventing Measles-Rubella outbreaks.
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