Author(s): Archana Yadav

Abstract:
Immunisation is a vital component of public health it is the foundation of a healthy, productive population. Preventing infections reduces the burden on health systems, and a healthier population is a more productive one Vaccines benefit not only infants, children, and pregnant women but also older people. India has the largest global immunisation program including vaccine coverage, new vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, advances in medical science, technological innovations, public-private partnerships, public health policies, and public awareness. Therefore Mission Indradhanush (MI) was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), which is focused on covering children who are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases. Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) provides to all children across the country free of cost to protect seven vaccine-preventable diseases such as Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis B etc. This study aimed to focus Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), Mission Indradhanush (MI), Objectives, implementation, strategy, intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI), Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0, Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0, Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0, and Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 5.0. It has helped save countless lives and will help save more if the 2030 Immunization Agenda (IA2030) goals are achieved.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/23957476.2024.v10.i3h.1746