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Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)

The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), launched in 1985 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aims to protect children and pregnant women from vaccine-preventable diseases by providing free vaccines and achieving 100% immunization coverage in India. The program has successfully eliminated polio and maternal & neonatal tetanus, while significantly reducing child mortality. Future goals include achieving full immunization coverage, introducing new vaccines, and expanding digital tracking of immunization records.

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Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)

The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), launched in 1985 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aims to protect children and pregnant women from vaccine-preventable diseases by providing free vaccines and achieving 100% immunization coverage in India. The program has successfully eliminated polio and maternal & neonatal tetanus, while significantly reducing child mortality. Future goals include achieving full immunization coverage, introducing new vaccines, and expanding digital tracking of immunization records.

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Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)

Introduction:
The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) was launched in 1985 by the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to protect children and pregnant women from vaccine-
preventable diseases (VPDs).

It is one of the largest public health programs in the world, covering over 26 million
newborns and 29 million pregnant women every year.

Objectives of UIP:
1. Provide free vaccines to all children and pregnant women.

2. Achieve 100% immunization coverage across India.

3. Reduce child mortality by preventing deadly infections.

4. Eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, polio, and tetanus.

5. Strengthen the cold chain system for safe vaccine storage.

Vaccines Provided Under UIP:


For Children (0-5 years)

1. BCG – Protects against tuberculosis (TB).

2. Hepatitis B – Prevents liver infection.

3. Pentavalent Vaccine – Protects against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT), Hepatitis


B, and Hib infections.

4. OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) & IPV (Injectable Polio Vaccine) – Prevents polio.

5. Rotavirus Vaccine – Prevents diarrhea.

6. PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) – Prevents pneumonia & meningitis.

7. Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccine – Protects against measles and rubella.


8. JE (Japanese Encephalitis) Vaccine – Given in high-risk districts.

9. DPT Booster & MMR Vaccine – Given in preschool age to maintain immunity.

For Pregnant Women

1. TT (Tetanus Toxoid) Vaccine – Prevents tetanus in mother and newborn.

2. Td (Tetanus-Diphtheria) Vaccine – Replaces TT in some areas.

Functioning of UIP:
1. Routine Immunization (RI)

 Vaccines are provided free of cost at government hospitals, PHCs, and Anganwadi
centers.

 ASHA workers and ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives) mobilize parents for
vaccinations.

2. Strengthening Cold Chain Infrastructure

 Cold storage facilities, vaccine carriers, and ice-lined refrigerators (ILRs) are used to
store vaccines at the right temperature.

3. Digital Monitoring of Vaccination

 U-WIN Platform tracks child vaccination records digitally.

Outcomes of UIP:
✔️Polio-free India (since 2014).
✔️Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus eliminated (2015).
✔️Significant decline in child mortality.

Yojana and Abhiyan under UIP:


Type of Program Name of Yojana/Abhiyan Role in UIP

Yojana (Scheme) Indradhanush Immunization Scheme Special drive to vaccinate unvaccinated


Type of Program Name of Yojana/Abhiyan Role in UIP

(2014) children

Abhiyan
Pulse Polio Programme (1995) Mass vaccination for polio eradication
(Campaign)

Intensified Mission Indradhanush Focus on high-risk areas to boost


Yojana (Scheme)
(2017) immunization

Abhiyan Special immunization camps in rural


Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (2018)
(Campaign) villages

Achievements of UIP:
✅ India declared polio-free in 2014.
✅ 90% immunization coverage achieved in many states.
✅ Reduction in measles and neonatal tetanus cases.

Future Goals:
 Achieve 100% full immunization coverage.

 Introduce new vaccines for dengue, HPV, and influenza.

 Expand digital tracking of immunization records.

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