Polio Vaccination in South Jakarta Reaches 202,093 Children
Reported by Tiyo Surya Sakti | Translated by
The Polio National Immunization Week (PIN) in South Jakarta has been realized to 202,093 children aged 0-7 years old.
Daily target is 34,074 children
South Jakarta Health Sub-agency Head, Yudi Dimyati, said the realization reached means 84.73 percent out of the target.
Polio Immunization Achievement in E. Jakarta Has Reached 93.8 Percent"Our target is 238,515 children. Daily target is 34,074 children," he said, Friday (8/9).
Based on the daily coverage data for oral polio immunization (Novel Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine/n0PV2) dose 1, the highest coverage is in Jagakarsa Sub-district.
"35,861 out of 37,679 children have been vaccinated," he added.
Yudi is optimistic that the target can be achieved by cooperating with all parties to add the vaccination spot such as clinic, hospital, RPTRA, mall, and market.
"We always provide a cool box to ensure the safety of the polio vaccine. We also run door-to-door immunization to resident houses by cooperating with local cadres," he continued.
According to Yudi, the second round of vaccination is postponed up to August 12, 2024 based on Health Ministry direction as written on Letter Number IM.02.03/C/2057/2024.
"Polio vaccination realization in South Jakarta last year reached 100 percent. Hopefully this year we can also realize the target," Yudi stated.
