GBA Announces Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive Across All Jurisdictions

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has announced the successful implementation plan for the National Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme, scheduled from June 28 to July 1. Special Commissioner (Health) Venkatachalapathi directed officials to complete all preparations and ensure maximum coverage across all five city corporations under GBA limits.

Key Details:

• Pulse Polio Programme dates: June 28 to July 1

• Directive issued by Special Commissioner (Health), Venkatachalapathi

• Polio booths set up across all GBA wards

• Locations include:

Urban Primary Health Centres

• Namma Clinics

• Maternity hospitals

• Anganwadi centres

• Schools

• Fixed & mobile teams deployed at:

Bus stands, railway stations, metro stations

• Malls, parks, slum areas

• Private hospitals and medical colleges

• Booth locations mapped on GBA portal: https://gba.karnataka.gov.in/polio/

• Children under 5 years to receive mandatory polio drops irrespective of previous doses