Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

National Vaccination Day is observed annually on March 16 to emphasize India’s commitment to public health through immunisation. This day marks the first dose of the oral polio vaccine administered under the Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme in 1995. The day serves to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines, honour healthcare workers, and encourage community participation in immunisation drives. It is a reminder of the importance of vaccination in eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases and protecting future generations.