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Parents must vaccinate children against polio, urges Navalgund MLA N.H. Konaraddi

N.H. Konaraddi, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Navalgund, kicked off the National Pulse Polio Programme in Dharwad on Sunday. He encouraged parents to ensure their children receive polio vaccinations. With 891 booths set up throughout the district, the campaign highlights the importance of community participation in keeping polio at bay.

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Jun 28, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
Parents must vaccinate children against polio, urges Navalgund MLA N.H. Konaraddi

Key Takeaways

  • N.H. Konaraddi emphasized the need for community involvement in polio vaccination during the National Pulse Polio Programme launch in Dharwad on Sunday.
  • The campaign features 891 Pulse Polio booths across the district, staffed by Health Department personnel ready to vaccinate children.
  • Mr. Konaraddi stated, 'Vaccinating a child against polio is like providing security for their future.'
  • Local leaders, including Mayor Jyoti Patil and Deputy Commissioner Snehal R., actively participated by administering polio drops to children.
  • The initiative targets all children under five years old to maintain a polio-free status in the community.

For polio-free society,parents must get kids vaccinated,says N.H. Konaraddi,Navalgund's MLA. At National Pulse Polio Programme launch in Dharwad Sunday,he stressed community's role in fighting disease.

Mr. Konaraddi gave polio drops to kids at event,urged parents to use Pulse Polio campaign fully . He stressed vaccinating all kids under five,saying,“Vaccinating a child against polio is like providing security for their future.”

Campaign meticulously organized across district,with 891 Pulse Polio booths ready with Health Department staff . The MLA noted maintaining polio-free status isn't just government's job; every parent must help .

Alongside Mr. Konaraddi,local leaders like Hubballi-Dharwad Mayor Jyoti Patil,Deputy Commissioner Snehal R., District Surgeon Sangappa Gabi joined launch. They too gave polio drops to kids,stressing campaign's importance district-wide.

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