DTF meeting on IMI 5.0 held at G’bal – The Kashmir Horizon

Ganderbal: A District Task Force meeting (DTF) on Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0), was held under the Chairmanship of Mehraj-uddin Shah, Additional Deputy Commisssioner (ADC) Ganderbal.
The Deputy Chief Medical officer briefed members and the chair about Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0), which is a major step towards eliminating MR and improving routine vaccination through a Powerpoint presentation.
She also informed about the immunization achievements by the department, and impact of COVID-19.
The district was informed that IMI 5.0 will be held in phases from 7th to 12th of August-23rd, 11th-16th of September-23rd and 09th-14th October-23rd.
The ADC has directed all stakeholders to work in mission mode, and participate actively during the three phases in the programme in raising awareness and mobilizing the beneficiaries (pregnant women and children).
He also instructed to create a WhatsApp group for all members, and share any important documents and messages on this group.
Information and communication activities have been directed towards electronic and print media, and public awareness has been generated through meetings and group discussion.
He also directed that headcount surveys be conducted in all blocks, with a special focus on low-coverage immunization zones. This will help identify and track down any beneficiaries who have been left out.
The block medical officer was directed to train all concerned staff, share the calendar of trainings and prepare IMI-5 Micro Plan.
At the meeting, Chief Education officer Ganderbal was present, as were District Programme officer Ganderbal. Also in attendance were Deputy Chief Educational Officer, Block medical officers Kangan, Lar, and Wakura; and CDPOs Kangan and Ganderbal.