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The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, DPO ICDS, Chief Education Officer (CEO), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and other concerned district and sectoral officers.
During the meeting, the CMO Bandipora delivered a detailed presentation delineating the identified target population for the HPV vaccination drive. It was informed that nine dedicated vaccination centres have been earmarked across the district to ensure systematic, safe, and hassle-free coverage. These centres include District Hospital Bandipora, CHC Sumbal, CHC Hajin, PHC Ashtangoo ,PHC Chuntimulla, PHC Sheikhpora, PHC Bagtor, PHC Badugam, SDH Dawar.
All girl children between the ages of 14 and 15 years are to be targeted during the vaccination round. The presentation also highlighted logistical preparedness, deployment of trained vaccinators, cold-chain management, mobilisation strategy, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure smooth rollout of the programme.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of achieving saturation of the target audience, directing all stakeholders to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out. Emphasis was laid on conducting adequate awareness campaigns to sensitise parents and guardians about the benefits, safety, and importance of the HPV vaccine.
Highlighting the need for seamless coordination, the DC directed close collaboration between the Health, Education, Information and ICDS Departments, along with field-level functionaries, for effective mobilisation and smooth conduct of vaccination sessions.
The DC further instructed that all prescribed medical protocols and safety guidelines be strictly adhered to during vaccine administration. Adequate arrangements for post-vaccination observation and prompt response to any adverse events were emphasised to ensure proper care and reassurance to beneficiaries.
Reiterating the importance of dignity and confidentiality, the DC directed that privacy of beneficiaries must be maintained at all stages, ensuring a safe, respectful and comfortable environment at vaccination sites.
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment to ensure successful launch and effective implementation of the HPV vaccination programme in mission mode across the district.
