The Government of India has planned to eradicate measles and rubella by December 2023, as these two diseases can be prevented by vaccines. The Government of India has planned to launch Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 in August, September, and October this year to eradicate these diseases. The Health Department of the Mizoram Government is also preparing to implement the campaign throughout Mizoram, to eradicate these two diseases and ensure that all pregnant women and children receive vaccination.
The vaccine will be given to pregnant women and children against 11 diseases under the Universal Immunisation Programme under the National Health Mission. The project aims to continue this success with maternal and child vaccines, as well as IMI 5.0, a vaccine that prevents various diseases. Health workers, media workers, and the public can work together towards a healthier and disease-free India.
Dr. A.S. Gopal Krishna Soni, Project Director, USAID supported MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation & Equity Project said, “This project has already achieved success in Covid-19 vaccination in 18 states of India in collaboration with the government In Mizoram. Continuing this success, maternal and child vaccines can be given to greater success.”
