Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, July 16: Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Indu Kanwal Chib today inaugurated the pink booth Covid-19 vaccination exclusively for women in presence of Chief Medical Officer Dr K C Dogra at District Hospital here.
While briefing the media persons, the DC said that for the convenience of females especially pregnant women’s, the initiative have been taken by the District Administration and health department who are standing in queue for vaccination.
She added that the main objective of establishment of Pink Booth is to ensure hassle free COVID vaccination services for females.
She informed that around 95% vaccination of frontline and health workers have been completed in the District wherein 88% vaccination of above 45 years category has been completed in the District so far.
The DC appealed to the females especially pregnant women to go for COVID-19 vaccination to avoid the spread of covid-19 infection as vaccination is extremely important for immunity against the COVID-19 infection.
After the inauguration, the DC accompanied with CMO had a round of different sections and wards of the hospital. She interacted with doctors and paramedical staff of District Hospital and enquired about the functioning of the Hospital.
Among others, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital, Dr Vijay Raina and District Immunization Officer, Dr Chander Kanta accompanied the DC.
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