Sub National Immunization Round (SNID) in UT Chandigarh

Chandigarh, September 16, 2019: 76822 children were immunized in two days of Sub National Immunization Round (SNID) Polio September 2019 which was scheduled in U.T. Chandigarh on 15th and 16th September, 2019.

The difference between National Immunization Day (NID) and Sub National Immunization Day (SNID) is that the NID is a three days campaign where day one is dedicated for booth activity and rest two days are dedicated for House – to – House activity while the SNID is a two days House – to – House activity which is being conducted to focus on High Risk areas/ vulnerable areas only.

In the Sub National Immunization Round (SNID), approx.80 Supervisors monitored the activity for which 602 teams (consisting of 2 members in a team) of vaccinators were deployed for House – to – House visits. Teams are fully geared up to vaccinate all the children in 0-5 Years of age group in High Risk Areas along with the children on the roads, streets etc. 

The monitoring was done under the supervision of Dr. G. Dewan, Director Health & Family Welfare cum Mission Director – NHM and other officials.

Teams visited the vulnerable areas like Khuda Lahora, Khuda Jassu, Sarangpur, Resettlement Colony Dhanas, Kaimbwala, Maloya, Daddumajra, Madrasi Colony, Indira Colony, Bapudham, Mauli Village, Vikas Nagar, Manimajra, Colony no 4, Faidan, Hallomajra, Ramdarbar, Attawa, Palsora, Behlana, Raipur Khurd, Kajheri, Kishangarh, Dariya, Tin colony, Janta Colony, Bhagwanpura, Citco, Shastri Nagar and all the construction sites to immunize the kids with pulse polio drops.

“TAARE ZAMEEN PAR-A NIGHT VIGIL”, was initiated in January, 2018 NID Pulse Polio Round by the Health Department to cover those children which are accompanied by the parents during the day and come to halt at the various odd points of the city. 

To carry out this activity, 5 teams were deputed from 8 pm to 11 pm on September 15th and Approximate 231 no of children had been immunized in the night hours during “TAARE ZAMEEN PAR”- A NIGHT VIGIL activity in different parts of the city on 15th September, 2019.

To maintain the polio free status with the 100% polio immunization, the Health Department appeals all residents of the city to co-operate and get all children in the age group 0- 5 years immunized against Polio during this two day SNID Campaign.

Dr. G. Dewan, Director Health & Family Welfare cum Mission Director NHM appreciated the efforts and motivation of all the volunteers who participated in this campaign and thanked all the teams for their tireless efforts.