AR conducts Covid vaccination drive in Kpi district
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 10 2021:
To strengthen the battle against COVID-19 pandemic and facilitate access to the nationwide 'Covid Vaccination Drive', 44 Assam Rifles of 22 Sector AR/IGAR (E) has reportedly launched a unique initiative along with Kang- pokpi district health officials to expedite the vaccination for local populace in Tuilong area of the district.
According to a PIB (DW) release, the unit has undertaken the responsibility of establishing mobile Covid vaccination centre from Thursday onwards for civil population of Tuilong area, Kangpokpi district.
This is first Covid vaccination centre made operational by 44 Assam Rifles in the district along with T Waichong PHC MO in-charge Dr Mohammed Arif Khan.
The unit medical staff with assistance from CMO & DIO, Kangpokpi started the vaccination for local population as a "JANSEVA ABHIYAN" to assist the local civil administration to curb the spread of deadly virus and taking a step towards wellbeing of human life.
The mobile centre provides the facility for on the spot registration too for all citizens above 45 years of age.
On first day of the Immunization Campaign organised by the battalion on Thursday, 51 locals were vaccinated.