KHONSA, Nov 3: A District Task Force for Immunisation (DTFI) meeting was convened at the DC’s conference hall, Mini Secretariat, Khonsa, under the chairmanship of Bandonlum Tawsik, Deputy Commissioner Tirap.
Addressing the meeting, the DC urged all medical personnel and concerned stakeholders to work in close coordination with the Women & Child Development (WCD) and Education Departments to ensure successful implementation of the upcoming immunisation campaigns.
He emphasised the importance of collective responsibility, proper planning, community mobilisation and active participation at all levels to ensure maximum coverage and public awareness.
At the outset, DMO Tirap Dr Bimal Ratan highlighted the importance of the DTFI meeting in reviewing immunisation activities, assessing district-level health performance and strengthening interdepartmental coordination for successful implementation of upcoming health campaigns.
This was followed by a PPT presentation by DRCHO Dr Jayanti Thingnok, who presented the district’s performance report for the period from July to September 2026. She also briefed the members on the forthcoming Special National Immunisation Drive (SNID) and Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign (MRVC) in Tirap district.
Subsequently, Dr Ashish Kumar Singh, WHO-RRT, made a detailed presentation on the background, objectives and importance of the MRVC, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts and effective implementation to achieve the campaign’s intended objectives.
Attended by Assistant Commissioner Lazu L Naam; AC Yowa Anya (In-charge CO Dadam); Medical Superintendent, ZGH Khonsa; DSO; DTO; DANO; CDPOs; representatives from the DDSE’s office; medical officers-in-charge; Health and Wellness Officers; District and Block Community Mobilisers; VCCMs and other concerned officials, the meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all participating departments to strengthen coordination and work collectively towards successful implementation of the upcoming immunisation initiatives across Tirap district. (DIPRO)