Question

Write short notes:

Polio eradication

Answer 1

1. India's overall transformation also extended to the healthcare sector. In 1995, the Indian government initiated the 'Pulse Polio' campaign.
2. This campaign, aimed at eliminating polio, was launched with the support of the World Health Organization's (WHO), UNICEF, Rotary International, and the Government of India.
3. The campaign was carried out with the firm goal of ensuring that no child below five years of age was left without receiving the polio vaccine.
4. To achieve complete success, various strategies were employed, including awareness drives, door-to-door visits, and widespread media publicity.