No.422/2020-2021

Lunglei District Task Force on Immunization Meeting was held yesterday at the Dc Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Additional DC Pu R. Vanrengpuia. Lunglei CMO Dr Lalthlamuana & H&FW officials, WHO Surveillance Medical Officer Dr Lalhlimpuii, YMA, VC Association, UNDP representatives were present at this meeting.

WHO Surveillance Medical Officer Dr Lalhlimpuii gave a powerpoint presentationon that status of routine immunization in Lunglei District and preparedness of Covid-19 vaccine delivery, distribution and administration in the District. She commended the District Immunization Officer Dr Lalrinthangi and her colleagues for their hard work and acheivements in the District. Regarding the Covid-19 vaccine, she stated that five vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India and expected to be rolled out by March of next year. She also stated that as per prior arrangements made by the Central Government, COVID-19 vaccine will be first given to health workers from both the public and private sectors. Lunglei District has submitted names of 1908 healthcare workers working in 17 government hospitals/clinics and 4 provate hospitals.

ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION (RI) ACHIEVEMENT 2018-19,2019-20 LUNGLEI DISTRICT