Srinagar, Jun 20: Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Sempora, on Saturday commenced immunization services under the Government of India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), marking an important step towards strengthening preventive healthcare services for the community.
The immunization clinic, established within the Department of Community Medicine, was inaugurated by Milli Trust President Dr. Faiyaz Ahmad in the presence of Managing Director KMCH Tausif Ahmad, Executive Director KMCH Insha Qazi, Principal KMCH Prof. Nazir Ahmad Khan, Head of the Department of Community Medicine Prof. (Dr.) Shahnaz Nabi, faculty members of the department, Heads of Departments, members of the KMCH administration, doctors, and staff members of the KMCH family.
The initiative reflects the institution’s commitment to advancing maternal and child health and supporting national public health programmes.
The clinic will provide free immunization services under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) to eligible beneficiaries, particularly children under five years of age and pregnant women.
The services include the administration of vaccines as per the National Immunization Schedule prescribed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director KMCH Tausif Ahmad emphasized the importance of timely vaccination in preventing vaccine-preventable diseases and improving health outcomes among mothers and children.
He said that the establishment of the clinic is expected to enhance access to quality immunization services for patients visiting the institution as well as those from surrounding communities.
On the occasion, Executive Director KMCH Insha Qazi said that a key feature of the facility is its dedicated Cold Chain Point, equipped with advanced cold chain infrastructure to ensure the safe storage and maintenance of vaccines in accordance with national guidelines.
The well-established cold chain system is equipped with deep freezers and an Ice-Lined Refrigerator (ILR), both of which are registered under the National Cold Chain Management Information System (NCCMIS), India, ensuring the safe storage and effectiveness of vaccines.
The clinic is also registered under the U-WIN (Universal Immunization Win) digital platform of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, enabling real-time beneficiary registration, vaccination tracking, and digital record management.
Head of the Department of Community Medicine, Prof. (Dr.) Shahnaz Nabi, appealed to people, especially those living in the catchment area, to avail themselves of the free vaccination services.
The Department of Community Medicine will oversee the functioning of the clinic and work closely with healthcare providers to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of immunization services.
Kashmir Medical College and Hospital expressed its sincere gratitude to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Office, Srinagar, for its invaluable support in facilitating the initiative and for providing vaccines free of cost under the Universal Immunization Programme.
