Targeted Measles Vaccination Campaign
Nagaland health officials launch targeted vaccination campaigns following confirmed measles outbreaks in Tizit.
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Nagaland health officials have intensified surveillance, vaccination planning and public-awareness efforts after laboratory-confirmed measles cases were detected in Tizit Block, Mon district. Health authorities and a visiting WHO team assessed the outbreak and coordinated with the district administration to support local response measures. A vaccination campaign is planned to begin by October 12, with school-based vaccinations for children ages 5 to 10 and outreach through Anganwadi centers and home visits for younger children.
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The block-level response meeting took place on September 21 at the Community Health Centre in Tizit, bringing together health officials to review the outbreak and refine the response.
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Health personnel from all units in Tizit Block were asked to bring updated immunisation micro-plans and lists of unvaccinated children to support campaign planning and identify children needing vaccination.
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The WHO field team included Dr. M A H Azhar, surveillance medical officer with WHO Mokokchung, and Dr. Jayaseelan Vedamuthu, surveillance in-charge for the Northeast Region.
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Mon Additional Deputy Commissioner Pakon Phom agreed to issue instructions and facilitate the distribution of awareness materials to village authorities when the materials become available.
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