44 AR organsies Covid awareness drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Tamenglong, August 02 2021:
44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 Sector/IGAR (East) conducted a Covid vaccination cum awareness drive in Tamenglong.
The Battalion has been collaborating with the State Health Department, COVID Task Force and community leaders to promote vaccination among the local populace, said a statement of PIB Defence Wing.
Vaccination sessions are being held for civilians by the Unit medical team on every Monday at its battalion HQ.
The Unit has also conducted several mobile vaccination camps to reach out to the population who has limited access to medical facilities due to lack of public transportation, mobility restrictions and agricultural work, it added.
Tamenglong Battalion, till now, have successfully conducted 31 COVID vaccination sessions and mobile vaccination camps across Tamenglong and Kangpokpi district.
The battalion has successfully administered approximately 2,000 vaccination doses to the civilian beneficiaries.
It's medical team is targeting to administer 5,000 vaccines in days to come with the support of State Health Department and community leaders.