BWI: 'Ek Star Aisa Bhi'- For those Who Protect your Babies

Source : UNICEF Monday, May 18, 2015 10:50AM IST (5:20AM GMT)   'Ek Star Aisa Bhi'- For those Who Protect your Babies   New Delhi, Delhi, India UNICEF recently launched an innovative online campaign with #babiesneedyou that champions the cause of Mission Indradhanush by imploring responsible parents to follow through with full immunisation of their children.   To continue the ongoing communication efforts that could save more than 400,000 babies every year in India, UNICEF has initiated the ‘Ek Star Aisa Bhi’ series. The series consists of 4 inspirational videos that aim to celebrate the role of frontline workers and other change makers who are the cornerstones of India’s immunisation programme, that happens to be the largest in the world.   The very first video, which aired on 10th April, 2015, features the fascinating story of Pooranchandra, the dedicated auto driver, who is one of the many drivers registered under the Government's Alternate Vaccine Delivery System (AVDS) in Odisha. Every morning, at the crack of dawn Pooran makes a trip to the health centre where he loads his auto with vaccines and other supplies, before setting off on an 'Immunisation Mission' in his Teekakaran Express.      The AVDS is an innovative programme intervention that makes use of community based organisations and civil society members like Pooranchandra, in order to establish a robust system of vaccine delivery, especially to increase immunisation coverage in areas that are conventionally considered as 'difficult to reach'.    The second video highlights the exceptional contribution of India’s frontline health workers- the ASHAs who traverse through difficult terrains so that full-immunisation becomes accessible to one and all, including children living in remote areas. One such devoted ASHA volunteer is Asrita from Jharkhand. Apart from being a critical link in the country’s health delivery system, she plays an integral role in changing the mindset of the skeptics by communicating the message of science and dispelling the various myths and misconceptions that prevent parents from giving their children the best start in life.   She is supported in her earnest efforts by many community based workers such as ANMs and Panchayat leaders who also committedly work in conjunction to ensure each and every child in the village receives life-enhancing vaccines for a healthier and brighter future.   2 more videos as a part of the dynamic cluster are to follow soon. The promos are being broadcasted every Thursday on Zee Network. ​     With these compelling motivational snippets from the lives of dedicated immunisation exponents, UNICEF hopes to put accent on Mission Indradhanush by the Government of India, by virtue of impacting and inspiring the masses to jump on the immunisation bandwagon sooner than later. The mission aims to immunise all children against seven vaccine preventable diseases by 2020 by building a large Routine Immunisation movement for our present and future generations. Video caption: ​EK Star Aisa Bhi   Media Contact Details Maria Fernandez, Communication Specialist UNICEF, ,+91-9958176291 , mfernandez@unicef.org Geetanjali Master, Communication Specialist UNICEF, ,+91-9818105861 , gmaster@unicef.org Sonia Sarkar, Communication Officer- Media UNICEF, ,+91-9810170289 , ssarkar@unicef.org   KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Events & Conferences, Healthcare & biotechnology, Media & Entertainment;General:NGO, People, Social issues   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. To unsubscribe or modify your Business Wire India settings, please visit your profile page on Business Wire India. Connect with us on: Facebook | Twitter | Google+

Note : This is system generated mail. Please do not reply to it.