Tezu, Aug 21: The Measles & Rubella Vaccination Campaign (MRVC) was formally launched today at the Zonal General Hospital, Tezu, by  Kesang. Ngurup Damo, Deputy Commissioner of Lohit district. 
The event was attended by A. Chaitom, ZPM Sunpura, Dr. S. Towang, SMO (SG) and District Medical Officer in-charge, Dr. T. Koyu, Medical Superintendent in-charge, Medical Officers, healthcare workers, and members of the District Programme Management Unit.
In his address, the DC urged the public to ensure that all children in the district are fully vaccinated and called upon parents to motivate others to participate in the campaign. He also lauded the Health Department for its dedicated efforts in strengthening healthcare delivery in the district and encouraged them to achieve 100 percent vaccination coverage.
As part of the launch, two beneficiaries were administered the MR vaccine on the spot, marking the beginning of the district-wide campaign against measles and rubella.
The campaign aims to safeguard children from preventable diseases and strengthen the district’s overall immunization programme. DIPRO

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