As part of the Government of India, Ministry of Health drive to make the country Polio free, a Pulse Polio Immunization programme was conducted by 25 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 22 Sector Assam Rifles at Haflong on 23 Feb 2014.
The Immunization Programme commenced at 0800 hrs and lasted till 1500 hrs. Total 345 children were immunized against the deadly polio virus.
25 Assam Rifles successfully conducted the Immunization programme at Haflong, Gunjong, Thaijuwari, Umrangso, Jatinga and Harangajao. The Immunization drive against polio will pave a secure future by safe guarding the children of Dima Hasao against the deadly polio virus. Drive proved to be a success for locals as they could get their children vaccinated at their doorstep.
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