Key takeaways
- 28 June 2026: Coimbatore district ran a pulse polio drive through 1,615 centres.
- 491 urban centres and 1,124 rural centres were listed for coverage.
- The district expected about 2.97 lakh children below five to benefit.
- Transit camps covered bus stands, railway stations and the airport.
- A special camp at Walayar check-post covered eligible children entering Tamil Nadu.
Summary
Coimbatore, 28 June 2026 — Polio drops were administered to children below five across 1,615 centres in Coimbatore district, with camps operating in urban, rural and transit locations.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total centres | 1,615 |
| Urban centres | 491 |
| Rural centres | 1,124 |
| Target group | Children below five years |
| Expected beneficiaries | About 2.97 lakh children |
| Transit coverage | Bus stands, railway stations, airport and Walayar check-post |
What happened
- The pulse polio drive was conducted across Coimbatore district on 28 June 2026.
- Urban, rural and transit-point camps administered oral polio drops to children below five.
- The district administration also flagged the drive through an official pulse polio notice before the event.
- Children travelling through major public transport points and the Kerala border route were included in the coverage plan.
Fact box
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Story type | Public health |
| Neighbourhood or area | District-wide; transit points included bus stands, railway stations, airport and Walayar check-post |
| Published source date | 28 June 2026 10:00 pm IST |
| Event date | 28 June 2026 |
| Category | Coimbatore |
| Verification status | Based on cited source; final post-drive turnout was not available in the source. |
Sources
- Primary: The Times of India
- Context: Coimbatore District Administration
Why Coimbatore readers should care
This was a district-wide public-health operation, not a single-centre camp. For Coimbatore families, the transit-point coverage mattered because weekend travel through Gandhipuram, railway stations, the airport and the Kerala border can leave children out of routine rounds.
What changes for citizens
- Parents of children below five should check with the nearest UPHC, PHC or district health office if a child missed the 28 June round.
- Families travelling through Coimbatore transit hubs should keep basic child records handy for follow-up vaccination queries.
- RWAs and anganwadi networks can flag missed pockets if any locality reports low camp access.
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Editorial note
The beneficiary number was presented as an expected coverage estimate, not a final completion count. Update if the district releases official post-drive totals.
