GANDERBAL, DECEMBER 18: District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today chaired a District Task Force Committee (DTFC) meetingto discuss the modalities for roll out of Phase- 1stCOVID-19 Vaccination plans in Ganderbal District.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Farooq Ahmad Baba, ASP Ganderbal, Chief Planning Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Dy. Chief Education Officer, BMOs and other officers.
During the meeting threadbare discussion was held on various aspects regarding the rollout of COVID -19 vaccine which includesMicro action plan of phase-1st, identification of vaccination sites, arrangementsat vacation sites including logistic, human resource, availability of doctors, ambulances, transportation of cold chain logistics and mock drill at block levels.
While introducing the plan for roll out of phase-1stCOVID-19 vaccination drive, the CMO said that vaccination shall be held in hospital setup and explained the process of reaching out and prioritization of the beneficiaries for the first phase of Immunization drive.
It was informed that under Phase-1st COVID-19 vaccination plan Health Care Workers and Aanganwadi Workers will be vaccinateddue to their high probability.
Regarding identification of vaccination sites, the CMO informed that 94 locations are identified including Sub Centers, PHCs, SDH and DH out of which 40 locations have accommodation as per guidelines.
The DCurged upon all the stakeholders to provide full cooperation to the Health Department for making the COVID- 19 vaccination drive successful.
