TAWANG, Jul 30: A District Task Force for Immunisation (DTFI) meeting was held at the DC’s office conference hall here today, with Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo chairing it to review the district’s immunisation performance and strengthen healthcare delivery.
Addressing the meeting, DMO Dr T D Namsa stressed the need for a collective and coordinated effort to make Tawang the best-performing district in the State in terms of immunisation. He directed all medical officers to present centre-wise performance reports during future DTFI meetings, and encouraged every health facility to take greater ownership and accountability in improving coverage.
Reviewing the district’s progress, the DC directed the Health Department to intensify awareness campaigns and proactively engage with communities to address myths and misinformation surrounding immunisation. Emphasizing that no eligible beneficiary should be left behind due to misconceptions, she urged health officials to utilise every available community platform to educate the public.
The DC also instructed the department to increase the frequency of awareness camps and outreach programmes, particularly in remote villages, to ensure that immunisation services reach every eligible beneficiary.
Highlighting the need to strengthen healthcare delivery, the DC asked the department to prepare a comprehensive assessment of existing human resource and infrastructure gaps across health facilities. She also urged the executing departments to expedite the completion of health infrastructure projects under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) and other government initiatives to improve access to quality healthcare services.
The DC also called upon officials to engage with local communities and resolve land-related issues delaying the execution of health infrastructure projects so that developmental works could commence without further delay.
Expressing concern over the limited number of certified health facilities in the State, the DC directed the department to prepare a clear roadmap for achieving National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification for targeted health facilities in the district.
Echoing the views of the DMO, the DC said that future DTFI meetings should include presentations by facility in-charges, enabling them to share the challenges they face, best practices adopted, and notable achievements made in their respective institutions. She noted that such interactions would help identify practical solutions and encourage knowledge sharing among healthcare providers.
She further emphasized that quarterly meetings of the DTFI, Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS), and District Health Society (DHS) must be conducted regularly, as these forums play a vital role in identifying bottlenecks in healthcare delivery and ensuring timely resolution through coordinated action.
Earlier, DRCHO Dr Rinchin Neema made a PPT on the district’s current immunisation status. The presentation highlighted the targets assigned by the government and the progress achieved so far, while identifying areas requiring greater focus to ensure universal immunisation coverage. (DIPRO)