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DC HONOURS 72 OFFICIALS FROM MOBILE TEAMS WITH APPRECIATION LETTERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION IN IMMUNIZATION CAMPAIGN
Jalandhar, September 29 2021
Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today said that the district administration Jalandhar has covered more than 85 percent population under the vaccination drive by administering nearly 20 lakh doses to eligible beneficiaries.
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While handing over appreciation letters to the members of mobile vaccination units at the district administrative complex, the DC said that due to concerted efforts of healthcare and frontline workers, the district has achieved this rare feat. He said that a total of 19,87,875 doses including 14,34,948 first and 5,52,927 second doses have been given so far to beneficiaries which stands at 85 percent coverage. He further added that around 33 percent of the population has been fully vaccinated with both doses of vaccine.
The DC further hailed the efforts of officials/officers for their professional commitment in ensuring vaccination of the maximum population, thereby mitigating the deadly effects of Covid-19 pandemic. He said that the zeal and passion expressed by these officials during the call of duty needed special note, thus district administration has been felicitating such officials to acknowledge their contribution during the pandemic. He also added that so far about 600 officials/officers have been honored by the administration with appreciation letters adding that more such events would be held to recognize the services of remaining members of our teams.
Pointing out further, District Immunization Officer Rakesh Chopra said that those who received appreciation included doctors, ANMs, computer operators, college faculty, and others tasked with vaccination drives. He added that these team members have played a stellar role in the drive by inoculating lakhs of beneficiaries across Jalandhar. He further thanked Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori for taking such a unique initiative to honor everyone who contributed in tackling Covid-19 pandemic.
