44 AR organises COVID 19 awareness program
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB
Imphal, May 29 2021:
To spread awareness in far flung villages of Tousum sub division of Tamenglong district the Medical officers, Nursing staff and other Para Medical staff of 44 ASSAM RIFLES under the aegis of 22 Sect AR/IGAR(E) conducted a COVID Awareness Program.
The unit displayed vehicle mounted posters aiming at spreading awareness about the importance of COVID vaccination and following COVID appropriate behaviours.
The vehicle traversed through various villages from Mandu, Kadhihang and Abin in its endeavour to reach out to the society even better than before.
The main objective of awareness program included providing prompt, simple and focused communication on vaccine safety and timeliness; ensuring understanding of importance of vaccination and building public confidence on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.
The audio message in local language and Hindi songs parody was also played to attract the attention of all residents of the villages.
The unit COVID care Helpline Numbers were also displayed for wider, publicity of the same.
These helpline numbers 9862053455, 03877267227 are operational 2.4x7 for anyone wanting help wrt TELEMEDICINE or seek medical expert advice related to COVID.
44 Assam Rifles Covid vaccination centre has already been made operational since 26 May to assist in vaccination of public around Tamenglong.
With help of civil administration it is aiming to vaccine public on every alternate day at its centre.
The medical staff of the unit urge the public to not pay heed to rumours and get themselves vaccinated at the earliest.
Vaccine is only safety against spread of this deadly virus.