What is the slogan of pulse polio?

Timely immunization, Give safe life to children.

Who is the ambassador of pulse polio campaign?

India’s iconic actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Mr Bachchan has been the face of the polio mass media campaign for over a decade.

Which actor is brand ambassador of pulse polio programme in India?

Amitabh was featured in a series of award-winning television and radio commercials emphasizing the crucial need for immunization. He additionally took part in many public appearances, visiting remote areas of the country to spread the message of polio prevention.

Which country is declared as the polio free by the World Health Organisation in 2020?

The World Health Organization Declares Africa Polio-Free | Time.

When was Pulse Polio Launched?

1995
National Immunization Day (NID) commonly known as Pulse Polio Immunization programme was launched in India in 1995, and is conducted twice in early part of each year.

When did World Polio Day start?

World Polio Day 2021. World Polio Day (October 24) provides an opportunity to highlight global efforts toward a polio-free world and honor the tireless contributions of those on the frontlines in the fight to eradicate polio from every corner of the globe.

Who was the global ambassador of India?

Brand Ambassador

Seagram’s Royal Stag and Estrolo	Jasprit Bumrah
Bharat Scouts And Guides	Shreya Chopra
Nissan Global Ambassador	Rohit Sharma
Clean India Mission	PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik
Sumadhura Group	MS Dhoni

Which is the first polio-free country?

Until polio is completely eradicated, all countries remain at risk of imported WPV, as has happened in a number of countries….Country – Year.

Afghanistan	Democratic Republic of the Congo
1980	1994
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya	Rwanda
1991	1999

WHO declared India a polio-free country on?

Within two decades, India received ‘Polio-free certification’ from World Health Organization on the 27 March 2014, with the last polio case being reported in Howrah in West Bengal on 13 January 2011.

When was Pulse Polio Program Launched in India?

Why was pulse polio Programme started in India?

The Pulse Polio Initiative was started with an objective of achieving hundred per cent coverage under Oral Polio Vaccine. It aimed to immunize children through improved social mobilization, plan mop-up operations in areas where poliovirus has almost disappeared and maintain high level of morale among the public.

When did pulse polio started in India?

India committed to resolution passed by World Health Assembly for global polio eradication in 1988. National Immunization Day (NID) commonly known as Pulse Polio Immunization programme was launched in India in 1995, and is conducted twice in early part of each year.

WHO started World Polio Day?

Rotary International
World Polio Day is observed on October 24 every year to raise awareness for polio vaccination and eradication of polio. The World Polio Day was established by Rotary International over a decade ago to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis.

Who is the brand ambassador of Unicef 2021?

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra is one of India’s most popular actresses with global following.

Who is the brand ambassador of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 2014?

Brand ambassadors nominated by Prime Minister Modi in 2 Oct 2014: Sourav Ganguly (Cricketer) Kiran Bedi (Former IPS officer) Padmanabha Acharya (Former Nagaland Governor)

Who is brand ambassador of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?

International chess player woman FIDE master — a high ranking chess title — Tanishka Kotia and her sister Riddhika Kotia have been announced as brand ambassadors from Gurugram for the centre’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme.