Covid Vaccination

Centre instructed states to ensure ample testing, encourage Covid-appropriate behavior, and speed-up vaccination in order to manage the Covid cases rise in India. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan sent a letter to Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana about the rise in COVID cases. He also stated that forthcoming festivals and… read-more

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare shared on 7th May that over 18.64 crore unutilised Covid vaccine doses are still available with states and Union Territories. More than 193.53 crore doses have been provided to the states and the UTs so far through the Government of India, the Union Health Ministry noted. The Covid vaccination drive had started in India on January 16, 21.

In Mumbai, a man was arrested by the Dharavi Police for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates, who has been identified as Francis Nadar. Reportedly, he sold many fake certificates to people, who were not vaccinated against COVID-19. ''The 36-year-old accused selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates for Rs 1,000 has been arrested...on January 5,'' said Pranaya Ashok, Mumbai Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

Indian Army held a medical and COVID-19 vaccination camp at Mankot, Poonch district, Mendher on November 13. The free health care check-up camp attracted a considerable number of individuals, with patients receiving free medications as well. The Indian Army was praised by locals of the far-flung border zone for the medical camp. Sarfaraz Ahmed, a local stated, "I thank Indian Army's Mendher Gunners for providing free medical facilities to the… read-more

Speaking during an online review meet on November 3, PM Modi advised the healthcare workers to conduct door-to-door vaccinations and create awareness among the citizens who are not yet vaccinated. Reportedly, the PM said that the district authorities should come up with innovative ideas to increase the pace of… read-more