Question : TEEKA EXPRESS



(a) whether the Government has chalked out a scheme to launch a mobile van for vaccination named `Teeka Express` in the country as a follow up to the success of door to door polio vaccination campaign;

(b) if so, the details of the scheme formulated by the Government in this regard;

(c) whether the above scheme is likely to be introduced in all the districts of the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) to (e): A concept of “Teeka Express” to deliver vaccines in outreach sessions and carryout mobile service delivery, in low immunization coverage districts has been developed piloting of which would depend on willingness of states to substitute the existing “alternate vaccine delivery mechanism” with the “Teeka Express” model.