Question : NEW VACCINE FOR POLIO



(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce a new vaccine for polio in place of the existing one;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the time by which the polio cases are likely to be eradicated from the country?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) & (b) No, Sir.

(c) Government of India is committed to eradicate polio from the country and to achieve zero transmission by the end of 2005.