India's Mission Indradhanush 3.0 (IMI 3.0) used which novel strategy to reach unvaccinated children in hard-to-reach areas?
- A School-based vaccination campaigns
- B Mop-up immunisation restricted to polio-only vaccines
- C Short but intensive vaccination rounds of 2 cycles of 7 days each across multiple rounds ✓
- D Pulse immunisation on one national day per year
Correct answer: C. Short but intensive vaccination rounds of 2 cycles of 7 days each across multiple rounds
Explanation
IMI 3.0 employed intensive micro-planning with 2 rounds of 7 working days each, focusing on zero-dose and under-vaccinated children in identified districts and urban slums. This accelerated approach targeted children missed by routine immunisation services and was launched in February 2021. It differs from earlier Mission Indradhanush phases which used 4-6 rounds.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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