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PunJab
PrEvEntivE maintEnanCE oF ColD CHain sYstEm anD nCCmis
ProblEm statEmEnt
Protecting health of the newborn children through
immunisation is an important intervention. The
delivery of safe and effective vaccines and minimising
AEFIs requires a very efficient cold chain management
system.
ProgrammE DEsCriPtion
The State of Punjab has a population of 2.82 crores.
There are 22 districts, 40 sub-divisions and 118
health blocks. The 740 cold chain points require
continuous monitoring for delivery of safe and
effective vaccines. Preventive maintenance of Cold
Chain Management was started in 2010. it was
envisaged that the Refrigerator Mechanics (Cold Chain
Technicians) would visit every cold chain point at least
once in three months in smaller districts (cold chain
points less than 40) and once in 4 months in larger
districts (cold chain points more than 40). Mobility
support was provided to all cold chain technicians
under nRHM/nHM.
Alongwith preventive maintenance, NCCMIS was
started as a pilot in the State of Punjab by Government of
india. all information on cold chain system is available
online.
ProgrammE outComEs
There has been remarkable improvement in the
breakdown rate of cold chains. as of December
2014, the Cold Chain Sickness Rate in the State of
Punjab is 0.3% which is probably the lowest in the
country.
imPlEmEnting PartnErs
government of india for funding through nRHM/nHM.
sCalabilitY
The Preventive Maintenance System started by Punjab is
now being scaled-up at the national level.
ConClusions/lEssons lEarnt
Preventive maintenance of Cold Chain is very effective in
maintaining the vaccines in good condition. it lowers the
Cold Chain Sickness Rate with the result that the vaccines
are always stored in perfect condition and lowers the risk
of aEFis.
Contact
Director Family Welfare, Punjab
Email: ripunjab@gmail.com
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