YINGKIONG, OCT 7:
The District Task Force on Immunization (DFTI) meeting on Routine Immunization (RI) performance, Zero-Dose Implementation Plan (ZIP) 2026 and preparedness for the Measles-Rubella (MR) Mop-Up Vaccination Campaign-cum-U-Mentor Workshop was held at the DC’s Conference Hall here on Wednesday.
Organised by the District Health Society, Upper Siang, in collaboration with UNICEF, the meeting reviewed the district’s immunisation performance, status of zero-dose children and preparedness for the MR mop-up campaign.
Chairing the meeting, Upper Siang Deputy Commissioner Dr Ashok Tajo urged health facilities and personnel to make concerted efforts to achieve the targets outlined in the respective micro-plans. He stressed the need to ensure that no eligible child is left out of the immunisation programme and directed health functionaries to strengthen coordination, field-level monitoring and timely reporting.
District RCH Officer-in-Charge, DMO, Dr Andeng Sitek delivered the welcome address and outlined the objectives of the meeting. She also reviewed the performance of various health facilities and highlighted areas requiring focused attention.
During the technical session, WHO-RRT Consultant Dr Arindam Sarbadhikari presented an overview of Routine Immunization performance up to the second quarter of 2026-27 and the district’s preparedness for the MR Mop-Up Vaccination Campaign.
Medical Officers-in-Charge of Tuting, Mariyang, Jengging, Jeying and Katan blocks, along with District Hospital Yingkiong, presented the RI performance of their respective facilities, highlighting immunisation coverage, achievements, gaps and areas requiring improvement.
Upper Siang District Coordinator Maniram Limbu made a presentation on Data Quality Assessment (DQA), stressing the importance of accurate, timely and reliable reporting for effective planning and monitoring of health programmes.
The meeting also included an orientation on the U-Mentor Workshop by State Consultant RMNCHA Manas Mohan and an orientation on National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) by Namsai District Assistant Nodal Officer (DANO) Dr Manas Kalita.
Programme officers, Medical Officers-in-Charge, health workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and other stakeholders participated in the meeting. (DIPR)
