Vaccination drive for Kangchup-Geljang block launched
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, May 31 2021:
Following the launch of vaccination drive for people aged 45 years and above at all health care centres in Saitu Assembly Constituency, MLA Ngamthang Haokip, who is also an advisor to CM, launched the vaccination drive at Kangchup-Geljang block on Monday.
CMO Kangpokpi Dr J Touthang, SDO Kangchup-Geljang Opendro Singh, Sr MO in-charge PHC Gamphazol block Dr Jamlal and MO in-charge PHC Motbung Dr Jamkhochon, Leimak- hong Hill Town Committee and KSO Twibul block also attended the launch programme.
Speaking at the event, MLA Ngamthang noted that many people are hesitant to get vaccinated because of rumours and asked the people of Kangchup-Geljang block to come forward for the vaccination to prevent COVID-19 deaths.
The MLA, while appreciating the health workers and other frontline workers of the district and Saitu AC, exhorted them to continue working for the welfare of the people.
Ngamthang also highlighted the important role of the local bodies in ensuring success of the vaccination programme and asked them to impart awareness to the people for mass vaccination.
Around 90 people were vaccinated during the launch programme.