Assam to start doorstep vaccination drive for eminent personalities

The Assam government has decided to conduct month-long special vaccination drive for noted personalities in the state from June 1.

Key Points:

=> The Assam health department has asked all the district deputy commissioners to prepare a micro plan to conduct a special drive for vaccination at doorstep of such noted personalities.

=> The district officials have been asked to make a plan to vaccinate people who have made distinguished contributions in the fields of arts, culture, literature, language, sports, etc.

=> Many of the eminent personalities may be senior citizens with mobility issues and may be suffering from critical illness or maybe having co-morbidities which might prevent them from getting vaccinated for Covid-19.

=> The district administration must definitely be in know of such eminent persons residing in the district. In order to ensure vaccination on priority for them, you may like to prepare a micro plan to conduct a special drive for vaccination at their house premises of such persons who are limited in number.

=> Such vehicles should have all essential medical equipments and man power to manage and transport the beneficiary in case of any AEFI.

=> The principal secretary health also directed the district deputy commissioners to complete the special vaccination drive by June 30.