Immunization activity is going on in Kashmir amidst the lockdown and COVID19 crisis.
The health workers havebeen travelling on foot to reach remote village to ensure every child getvaccinated.
In a video, a FMPHW nurse, Posha Begum can be seentravelling on foot to reach, Jumagund village, around 13 km from Patkhan Topwhich is 25 km from district headquarters Kupwara.
Around 50 children will be given routine immunizationconsisting of DPT, OPV, MR vaccines apart from Vitamin A supplement.
The Block Medical Officer, Trehgam, Dr Nisar Wani iscoordinating the efforts.
With the coordinated effortsof administrative, the health department is trying to provide best services inthe field under the patronage of Dr Chander Parkash, Director Family Welfare,MCH and Immunization, said a statement. the department is reaching out topeople in remotest areas in best possible way. The immunization in red zoneswill be started once they are declared safe.
Dr Parkash said everychild needs to be vaccinated to avoid any risk of epidemic of vaccinepreventable diseases.
He emphasized that all protective measures as per theguidelines needs to adhered, like social distancing, covering face withmasks/cloth, hand hygiene and frequent hand wash.
State Immunizationofficer, Dr Qazi Haroon hailed the efforts which are being put by health careworkers across the region.