44 AR joins Covid vaccination drive
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB
Imphal, February 01 2021:
COVID-19 vaccination programme for 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 Sector AR (IGAR E) was started from today.
"Sammaan Diwas" was also organised as a mark of respect for all the healthcare professional for their service at Tamenglong HQ.
Speaking at the programme Commandant 44 AR said the sacrifice made by all the health workers for the safety and welfare of humanity was priceless and deserves the highest honour.
The Commandant, also thanked Dr Pinky Sarangthem, Rapid Response Team (RRT) WHO; Dr Chambo Gonmei, CMO Tamenglong & his medical team and the CMO, doctors and other medical staff of the battalion for their immense selfless contribution to society.
In the address to the troops and public at the event, Dr Pinky Sarangthem, and Dr Chambo Gonmei, CMO Tamenglong highlighted the effectiveness of the vaccine stating that the post vaccination symptoms are minimal and temporary but at the same time cautioned that drinking and smoking will have adverse effects on the production of antibodies in the body after the vaccination has been carried out.