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Pulse polio immunization at Government Trauma Hospital, Lawaypora, Srinagar, Kashmir, India

Syed Manzoor Kadri - Directorate of Health Services Kashmir, India

2014-01-24

 

Photo courtesy: Dr Naheed Anjum, Head Government Trauma Hospital, Lawaypora, Srinagar, Kashmir, India

Picture of pulse polio immunization in Kashmir, India on 19th January, 2014 as India is polio free for the last three years as certified by WHO. In the picture mother with two pair of twins, two in front of her and two above visiting polio booth on chilly morning (temperature -2°C) at Government Trauma Hospital, Lawaypora, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.

The health facility is covering a population of 36,763 with three sub centers, the targeted population for pulse polio immunization for under five children was 4,975 and target achieved was 4,950 (99.49%).