Yogi launches JE vaccination drive in 38 districts of UP

In Uttar Pradesh, a massive immunisation drive has been launched in 38 districts to eradicate Japanese Encephalitis.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the drive from Kushinagar district yesterday. The government also launched a toll free number to get or provide any information about encephalitis. 

The number is 18001805544. His several cabinet colleagues also participated in the launch programmes in different districts. Drive will be



continued by June 11.

Initiating the drive from a slum locality in Kushinagar district, Mr Yogi issued an appeal to all the public representatives starting from MPs to village Pradhans to give their full cooperation in the drive. 

The government has fixed the target of immunisation of above 88 lakh 55 thousand children in the age group of one to 15 during the drive in the targeted districts.