Saitu MLA launches COVID-19 vaccination programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, May 31 2021:
Saitu Assembly Constituency MLA, Ngamthang Haokip launched the COVID-19 vaccination programme for the age group 45 years & above at Kangchup-Geljang block today.
The programme was attended CMO Kangpokpi, Dr J Touthang; SDO Kangchup-Geljang, Opendro Singh, MCS; Sr MO incharge PHC Gamphazol block, Dr Jamlal and MO incharge PHC Motbung, Dr Jamkhochon, members of Leimakhong Hill Town Committee and KSO Twibul block.
Speaking on the occasion, Ngamthang Haokip stated that due to a number of baseless rumours on Covid vaccine, many people are afraid of getting vaccinated.
He appealed to the people of Kangchup-Geljang block to come forward for the vaccination so that the increasing number of COVID-19 infections in the area could be contained.
The MLA expressed his appreciation to the health workers and other frontline warriors of the District and Saitu AC.
He also highlighted the importance of local bodies in the vaccination programme and exhorted them to impart awareness among the people for mass vaccination.
It may be mentioned that around 90 people were vaccinated for the first day.