Sensitization & interaction on Covid vaccination / consultative meeting held
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Tamenglong, November 04 2021:
In view of the upcoming Manipur Assembly election 2022 and to contain the Covid pandemic, District Administration Tamenglong on Thursday organised a district level interaction & interaction on benefits of Covid vaccination along with a consultative meeting with Church & religious leaders, village authorities, CSOs of Tamenglong district at Multipurpose Hall Indoor Stadium, Tamenglong Headquarter.
The event was organised in collaboration with Tamenglong District Society.
Speaking on the occasion, Worshang Hungyo, IAS, DC Tamenglong appealed to the public to get themselves vaccinated at the earliest and to take maximum precaution in view of the upcoming election and related activities.
He also urged the people to come forward for vaccination so that everyone could celebrate Christmas in a meaningful and joyous way.
Dr Gaikhuanguangliu Gonmei, Medical Officer expressed her concern over the low percentage of Covid vaccination in the district and urged the Church leaders and civil society organisations to spread awareness on the benefits of Covid vaccination.
District Immunization Officer, Tamenglong & Noney district, Dr Sunil Kamei enlightened the gathering on benefits of Covid vaccinating, symptoms of COVID-19 and ways to take care of people who are infected with the virus.
Dr Gracy Majachungliu, CMO Tamenglong highlighted the hardships faced by health workers in dealing with the pandemic and in convincing the people to take the vaccine.
Church leaders, Village Authority members and public leaders also shared their view and thanked the health workers for their efforts and sacrifices in containing the spread of COVID-19 .