A review meeting of the District Task Force on Immunisation (DTFI) was held at the DC office conference hall in Papum Pare district on Tuesday to discuss routine immunisation, Intensive Pulse Polio Immunisation (IPPI), and National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). Deputy Commissioner Lobsang Tsering, who chaired the meeting, emphasized the importance of achieving maximum possible coverage and results, despite some targets appearing difficult. He noted that while the district has been performing relatively well in terms of health indicators and parameters, proper tracking and monitoring are necessary, especially given the district’s floating population with the capital region. Tsering also urged facility in-charges to work towards achieving NQAS certification for their respective health institutions. District Medical Officer Dr Reena Ronya stressed the need for medical officers (MOs) and officers concerned to utilize ASHAs in spreading awareness on maternal health and regular antenatal check-ups during pregnancy.
She suggested using ASHA review meetings as a platform for distributing pregnancy kits to beneficiaries. The meeting also featured presentations on routine immunisation micro plans and quality assurance, with discussions on various points related to immunisation coverage, validation of population data, and strengthening of ASHA activities. Dr Tomar Kamki emphasized the importance of preparing annual routine immunisation micro plans with support from ASHAs and health facility planning units, while Dr Tania Raju explained how health facilities can work towards achieving NQAS certification. The meeting was attended by health officials, MOs, ASHA facilitators, and representatives from the WHO.
Several health centers in the district have received quality certifications, including the Taraso PHC, which received state quality certification, and the Soppo PHC, which achieved national quality certification. The Kimin CHC received the Kayakalp Award in 2025, while other health centers received recommendation certificates. The CHCs in Kimin, Sagalee, Basarnelo, Kakoi, Danka, Yupia, and Ompuli have been identified as NQAS target health centers for the year 2025-26.
Achieving national quality certification will require dedicated efforts from the MOs and the District Health Society.
