The Meghalaya Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project organized a State Media Sensitization Workshop on Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) in Shillong. The workshop was graced by the esteemed presence of Ramkumar S, IAS Mission Director NHM, and Dr Pradeep Haldar, Senior Strategic Advisor, John Snow India. The meeting highlighted the importance of vaccinating eligible children and enhancing immunity amidst existing challenges.
A key component of the initiative involves utilizing technology through the U-WIN portal. This innovative platform enables healthcare workers to effectively monitor and track the immunization status of children and pregnant women, ensuring complete coverage and timely interventions.IMI 5.0 aims to vaccinate children and eligible pregnant women excluded from routine immunization activities, and has conducted comprehensive training at various levels.
It prioritizes children aged 0 to 5 years who have not received any vaccines, aiming to provide life-saving vaccinations to all eligible children. The initiative represents a significant stride towards nationwide Measles & Rubella elimination, ensuring every child under 5 years completes the essential two-dose schedule of Measles and Rubella Containing Vaccine (MRCV).Dr Pradeep Haldar, Senior Strategic Advisor, John Snow India, said, “The project has been actively mobilizing vulnerable and marginalized communities, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and promoting community involvement in vaccination in 18 states. Through our collective efforts in IMI 5.0, we envision a future free from preventable diseases.”
