Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Nodal Officer Promotes Vaccination Awareness in Kalluru
A doctor named Dr. Raghu held a meeting in a village called Bollavaram to teach people about the importance of vaccines.
He talked to pregnant women, mothers, and health workers about how vaccines can protect children from diseases.
He said that all vaccines should be given on time and recorded in special cards and a health website.
He also explained that a vaccine called BCG should be given right after a baby is born to protect them from tuberculosis.
Another important thing he mentioned is that children should get Vitamin-A supplements to help them see better at night and stay healthy.
The doctor also talked about a government program called NCD 4.0, which is for people above 18 years old to check for diseases caused by lifestyle choices.
Many health workers and volunteers were there to support this important message about keeping everyone healthy.
Dr. Raghu conducted an awareness programme on preventive vaccinations in Bollavaram village.
He emphasized the importance of timely vaccinations from pregnancy through a child's 15th birthday.
Vaccines and Vitamin-A supplementation were highlighted for preventing diseases like tuberculosis and night blindness.
Dr. Shailesh Kumar discussed the government's NCD 4.0 survey for non-communicable diseases.
Health workers and ASHA volunteers participated, reaffirming their commitment to public health initiatives.
- Who
- Dr. Raghu, Nodal Officer for Mobile Medical Services, along with other health officials and ASHA volunteers
- What
- An awareness programme on the importance of preventive vaccinations
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Bollavaram village, under the jurisdiction of the Kalluru Primary Health Centre
- Why
- To emphasize the importance of timely vaccinations and to create awareness about the government's health initiatives
- Location
- Bollavaram village, Kalluru Primary Health Centre
- Organizer
- Dr. Raghu, Nodal Officer for Mobile Medical Services
- Event
- Awareness programme on preventive vaccinations
- Target Audience
- Pregnant women, mothers, and local health staff
- Key Vaccines Mentioned
- BCG, Vitamin-A supplementation
- Government Initiative
- Non-Communicable Diseases Survey (NCD 4.0)
- Participants
- Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Social Health Officer Gayathri, Health Worker Sashikala, ASHA volunteers, Projectionist Khaleel