MLA N.H. Konaraddi has urged parents to ensure that every child receives polio drops as part of the ongoing Pulse Polio Programme, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a polio-free society. The appeal was made during a recent event in the constituency, where the MLA highlighted the success of India's polio eradication efforts.
India was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization in 2014, with the last case reported in 2011. The Pulse Polio Programme, launched in 1995, continues to administer oral polio vaccines to children under five years old to prevent any resurgence of the disease.
Konaraddi stressed that parents should not neglect the vaccination schedule, as polio remains a threat in some neighboring countries. He urged community participation to ensure 100% coverage during the immunization drives.
