Pulse polio Immunization:

Department of Community Medicine took part in the Pulse polio Immunization 2018 by monitoring immunization at two booths at the Raichur railway station. Interns and postgraduates participated actively in immunizing the children and monitoring immunization. The first round was held from 28th to 31st January  2018. A total of 458 children below the age of five years were immunized. The second round of PPI will be conducted from 11th March to 14th March 2018. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Vijaya Chandra, principal, Navodaya medical college, attended by Dr. Bheemayya badesab,vice principal,  prof and Hod, department of community medicine, Dr. Mahendrakar,medical superintendent, Navodaya medical college and hospital. Programme is co-ordinated by Dr.S.G.Hiremath, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Department of Community Medicine.