The workshop on RI Micro Planning and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Surveillance for Mokokchung District was held on 16th May 2024 at the Conference Hall of the office of the Chief Medical Officer, Mokokchung.
Taking into consideration the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy behavior, as well as the issues of Partially Vaccinated (Dropout) and Zero Dose Children (Left Out), the trainees were instructed on methods to achieve 100% vaccination by identifying gaps, developing a comprehensive microplan, and conducting a proper headcount survey. The trainees were also trained on Surveillance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD).
The trainers for the training were Dr Shiela Longkumer SMO (WHO) Kohima, Dr Mhechekhro RRT (WHO), and Dr Pangjung SBCC (UNICEF) Kohima.
The training was attended by Medical Officers, CHOs, DPMs, BPMs, DCMs, BACs, EMs (WHO), and IEC personnel.