Health
Karnataka Health Department Launches Free Immunisation Drive for Primary School Children
A free vaccination campaign targeting class‑1 to class‑5 students in government and aided schools began today across Karnataka to curb communicable diseases.
The Karnataka Health Department has launched a statewide free immunisation drive aimed at primary school children. The campaign, which started today, seeks to protect young learners from a range of communicable diseases.
The initiative covers students from classes one to five enrolled in both government and aided schools throughout the state. By providing vaccines at no cost, the department hopes to increase coverage among children who are most vulnerable to preventable illnesses.
Health officials say the drive is part of a broader effort to improve child health outcomes and reduce disease transmission in educational settings. Parents and school authorities have been urged to cooperate fully to ensure that eligible children receive the vaccinations promptly.
The programme will be rolled out in phases, with schools coordinated by local health units to administer the vaccines according to a scheduled timetable. Monitoring mechanisms are in place to track uptake and address any logistical challenges.
The initiative covers students from classes one to five enrolled in both government and aided schools throughout the state. By providing vaccines at no cost, the department hopes to increase coverage among children who are most vulnerable to preventable illnesses.
Health officials say the drive is part of a broader effort to improve child health outcomes and reduce disease transmission in educational settings. Parents and school authorities have been urged to cooperate fully to ensure that eligible children receive the vaccinations promptly.
The programme will be rolled out in phases, with schools coordinated by local health units to administer the vaccines according to a scheduled timetable. Monitoring mechanisms are in place to track uptake and address any logistical challenges.