Temporary PHC set-up at Sagolband for vaccination
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 30 2021:
A temporary Primary Health Centre was opened at Bijoy Govinda where all people above 45 years from Sagolband and nearby area can get themselves vaccinated.
Sagolband has no PHC/UHC to avail benefits including Covid-19 vaccination and the people have to visit Kwakeithel or Khumbong to get themselves vaccinated.
With the rising Covid cases in the last couple of days and better awareness about the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine being administered under the directives of the State and Central Government, more and more people are coming out to get vaccinated.
In light of this recent development and hardship faced by the people of Sagolband, MLA RK Imo deliberated the need of setting up of a temporary PHC in the area with the Health Department to administer vaccines.
About 1000 people were enrolled at the temporary PHC today and awaiting their turn for getting the jab while 150 were already vaccinated today.
MLA RK Imo said this is first of its kind in Manipur and is being done for the welfare of the people of Sagolband and nearby areas.
He added the centre will be able to cover large number of population in Sagolband area and this will aid in curbing the spread of the virus.
Members of Sagolband Constituency Progressive Committee will also be extending guidance to the people in registration process.