Every year, World Immunization Week (WIW) is observed globally from April 24-30. In observance of the week this year, the Unicef along with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Tuesday held an interactive engagement session with .
NEW DELHI, 26 April 2021 – Every year World Immunization Week (WIW) is observed globally from 24 to 30 April. In observance of the week in 2022, today UNICEF along with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the Government of India held an interactive engagement session with health journalists to reinforce media support
Every year, World Immunization Week (WIW) is observed globally from April 24-30. In observance of the week this year, the Unicef along with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Tuesday held an interactive engagement session with health journalists to reinforce media support toward increased uptake of routine immunization of children.
The theme for this year's immunization week is 'long life for all', with 'long life' reflecting the importance of vaccinations for a long and healthy life and the importance of vaccine equity.
India annually targets approximately 2.9 crore pregnant women and 2.7 crore children for vaccination through the Universal Immunization Programme.
As per latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 data, Full Immunization Coverage (FIC) among children aged 12-23 months has recorded substantial improvement from 62 per cent to 76 per cent at all-India level.
Veena Dhawan, Additional Commissioner (I
Full Immunization Coverage (FIC) among children aged 12-23 months has recorded substantial improvement from 62 per cent to 76 per cent at all-India level
India is implementing the largest inoculation drive globally where annually over 3 crore pregnant women and 2.6 crore children are covered through the Universal Immunisation Programme, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.