Ganderbal, Jan 16: Like in other parts of the country, the first phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive was started today in the district Ganderbal. The first phase of vaccination drive was kick started by the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal at District Hospital Ganderbal during which first shot was received by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mehraj-u-din. SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Poswal, ADC Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mehraj-u-din, Medical Superintendent DH, District Immunization Officer, BMO Ganderbal and other officials of health department were present on the occasion. District Administration has established two vaccination centers viz District Hospital and SDH Kangan for inauguration of the vaccination drive for the immunization of about 1700 frontline health workers in the first phases of the district. Meanwhile, the DC also reviewed the arrangements being put in place at vaccination room, post observation ward and vaccine storage room. The CMO informed that all necessary arrangements have been put in place beforehand besides other 17 vaccination centers are also established which shall be functional from Monday. Meanwhile, at SDH Kangan vaccination drive was simultaneously launched by the SDM Kangan, Hakeem Tanveer. A team of district level task force for implementation of various preparatory activities related to introduction of Covid-19 vaccine has also been constituted in the district for ensuring smooth and peaceful vaccination programme in the district.
