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Telangana Pulse Polio Drive to Cover 40.97 Lakh Children on June 28
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Jun 2026, 09:31 PM
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Telangana is set to conduct a major Pulse Polio immunization drive on June 28, aiming to administer the polio vaccine to approximately 40.97 lakh children across the state.
The state of Telangana is preparing for an extensive Pulse Polio immunization campaign scheduled for June 28. This significant public health initiative aims to reach a substantial number of young citizens, with a target of administering the polio vaccine to 40.97 lakh children. The drive is a crucial part of ongoing efforts to eradicate poliomyelitis.
The comprehensive vaccination program will be implemented across all districts within Telangana. Health officials are coordinating efforts to ensure the successful execution of the campaign, focusing on reaching every eligible child to maintain the country's polio-free status. The administration is mobilizing resources to facilitate the widespread distribution of vaccines and to manage the vaccination centers effectively.
The comprehensive vaccination program will be implemented across all districts within Telangana. Health officials are coordinating efforts to ensure the successful execution of the campaign, focusing on reaching every eligible child to maintain the country's polio-free status. The administration is mobilizing resources to facilitate the widespread distribution of vaccines and to manage the vaccination centers effectively.