Karnataka targets 64.84 lakh children in Pulse Polio drive on June 28 - The HinduPublished - June 25, 2026 07:02 pm IST - BengaluruHealth Minister U.T. Khader says elaborate arrangements had been made to ensure that every eligible child was covered. | Photo Credit: File photoThe Health Department has set a target of administering Pulse Polio drops to 64.84 lakh children below the age of five years during the State-wide immunisation campaign to be held on Sunday.Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Health Minister U.T. Khader said elaborate arrangements had been made to ensure that every eligible child was covered under the programme.A total of 36,076 vaccination booths have been identified across Karnataka for the campaign. To reach children in remote and hilly areas, the department has constituted 988 mobile teams. In addition, 2,125 transit teams will administer polio drops at railway stations, bus stands and other public places to cover children on the move.Over 1.14 lakh personnelMore than 1.14 lakh personnel have been deployed for the drive, while 7,197 supervisors have been appointed to monitor its implementation.Mr. Khader urged parents to ensure that all children below five years receive the vaccine.“We have to continue our success in the fight against polio and ensure that Karnataka remains protected from the disease,” he said.India has been certified polio-free, but maintaining that status requires continued vaccination coverage, he said. “We must preserve the country’s polio-free status. Therefore, it is essential that all eligible children receive polio drops,” he added.Mobile applicationTo help parents locate vaccination centres, the Health Department has developed the “Nearby Vaccination Centre Karnataka” mobile application, through which users can identify the nearest Pulse Polio booth.Following the vaccination day, health workers will conduct follow-up visits to ensure that children who may have missed the campaign are also covered.Published - June 25, 2026 07:02 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }