Srinagar: Mid Term Appraisal /Correction Meeting of MR Campaign Kashmir Division was held today under the Chairmanship of Atal Dulloo Principal Secretary to Govt. Health and Medical Education department J&K.

A High level meeting to review Measles- Rubella campaign Kashmir Division was held at RFPTC Barzulla Srinagar. Meeting was chaired by Atal Dulloo Principal Secretary to Govt. Health and medical Education department J&K in presence of Dr. Samir Mattoo Director Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization J&K.

Dr. Qazi Haroon State Immunization officer J&K presented the District and Block wise work done of MR Campaign Kashmir Division.

Dr. Samir Mattoo Director Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization J&K Informed the Chair that around 16 lakh children have been vaccinated till date in the state, and  more than 9 lakh children have been vaccinated in Kashmir division only.

Director family welfare said that in just 18 days of school activities & Outreach sessions the state has reached to a very comprehensive total and response to MR vaccination is increasing day by day. We will cover all the Schools and have simultaneously started outreach sessions so that maximum children are covered, he said.

Atal Dulloo reviewed the work done of all the districts and held threadbare discussions with CMOs, Dy CMOs, DIOs and Block medical Officers of Kashmir division.

Principal Secretary H&ME Urged all the Health officials to work with great zeal and dedication to vaccinate all the children from the age group of 9 months to 15 years so that no child is left unvaccinated, he impressed upon Srinagar and Ganderbal districts to complete their target in time.