DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2016.v04i09.005

Pages: 3208-3212

Immunization has been one of the most significant, cost-effective and stimulatory public health interventions. About one-quarter, or 25%, of under-5 mortality is due to vaccine-preventable diseases. The World Health Organization launched the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in 1974 globally with focus on prevention of the six childhood vaccine-preventable diseases by the year 2000. Present study was conducted to assess the Routine Immunization (RI) facilities at Urban Health Centres (UHCs). Objectives of this study to assess availability of manpower, logistics, training status of Medical Officers and status of cold chain for RI at UHCs. A facility based cross sectional study carried out in all 18 UHCs of Rajkot Municipal Corporation in November 2014. They were evaluated as per Govt. prescribed RI check list. Out of total 17 MOs, 70.6% had received training on RI within 1 year. Out of total sanctioned ANM posts, only 65.8% were filled. 83.3% UHCs had updated RI micro plan. 50% UHCs had map of catchment area. Only 5.6% UHCs had made RI coverage chart but not displayed. 77.8% UHCs had fixed and trained cold chain handler. Cold chain equipments were available at all places. Updated micro plan were not available at all places.