Universal Immunization Program (UIP) and its Impact

Universal Immunization Program (UIP) in India has been launched by the Government in 1985. Largest in terms of vaccines used, beneficiaries reached, immunization sessions held; it is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Initially launched in 1978 as Expanded Programme of Immunization (EPI), it was rechristened as UIP in 1985. The reach initially was limited, mostly urban. Various vaccines come under it like vaccines of polio, measles, hepatitis, BCG, DPT, to name a few. 

It fulfills various objectives like increasing immunization covering, developing an authentic health system, improving the quality of services to achieving self-sufficiency in the production of vaccines.

Objectives of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)

Health forms a significant part of human development. In any country, to enable ideal health care for the citizens and population, it is important to make the health care system accessible as well as affordable. This is the reason, the country needs to have a close association between State Governments, Central Government and various stake holders. When it comes to functioning of health care in various areas and small towns of India, Constitution of India has broadly identified the role of State Government and the Union Government of India.

Items like family welfare and population control, prevention of food adulteration, medical education and quality control  in the manufacturing of drugs, are taken care of meticulously. 

The objectives include:

• To improve and provide easy access to the primary health care services in the country especially in the remote areas
• To enhance maternal and child health
• To ensure reduction in population growth rate with an objective to achieve population stabilization
• To reduce the burden of overall disease in society

Immunization Dashboard analyzed Data by ITSU - Immunization Technical Support Unit

Immunization Dashboard-ITSU from ITSU - Immunization Technical Support Unit

Immunization Dashboard aim to improve quality and use of reported data for concrete programmatic action to address the challenges in strengthening UIP in India,  
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