WHO-supported teams monitor Pulse Polio booths in Meghalaya to strengthen immunisation quality

What was done in Meghalaya

WHO-supported teams in Meghalaya carried out monitoring visits at vaccination booths linked to National Immunisation Day activities (Pulse Polio) to strengthen quality and adherence to standard protocols. The monitoring was reported as part of WHO India updates published in January 2026.

The visits covered multiple primary health centre areas and focused on practical supervision—checking that frontline teams follow the steps that keep immunisation drives safe, consistent and effective at the last mile.

What the monitoring focused on

• Correct use of information, education and communication materials during booth sessions.
• Proper finger- and house-marking to support coverage tracking and reduce missed households.
• Vaccine handling and cold-chain maintenance practices to protect potency.
• Supportive supervision and team composition checks to improve booth readiness and workflow.

Such monitoring aims to reduce operational gaps—like breaks in cold chain, documentation errors, or inconsistent field practices—that can weaken campaign effectiveness even when vaccine supply is adequate.

Why it matters

Pulse Polio and routine immunisation efforts depend on high coverage and consistent implementation at the booth and household level. Independent supervision and on-ground feedback loops help improve the reliability of campaigns, especially in areas where terrain, travel time and staffing constraints can affect service delivery.

In public health terms, quality-of-delivery is as important as vaccine availability—because errors in storage, handling or tracking can silently reduce impact without being immediately visible.