Haflong, 19th June, 2021: Seeking
the co operation of Apex bodies of the district, the North Cachar Hills
Autonomous and the District Administration convened Joint Meeting with the APEX
bodies at Haflong today.
The meeting was held at the
conference hall of Deputy Commissioner, considering the seriousness of the
effects of Covid-19 and witnessing the hesitation of people to take a jab of
Covid vaccine.
The meeting was jointly presided
over by NCHAC Executive Member incharge for Medical Mr. Samuel Changsan and
Dima Hasao Deputy Commissioner Mr. Paul Barua ACS in presence of NCHAC
Secretary in-charge Medical Mr. Thai Tso Daulagupu ACS, ADC in-charge Health
from Administration side Mr. Lalrohlu Khiengte ACS, Joint Director Medical
& Health Services Dr. Dipali Barman and other officials.
Briefing about the instruction
of the Chief Minister regarding various immediate steps to be undertaken for
the vaccination drive, DC Paul Barua said that Assam is hopeful to complete
vaccinating people by August last.
Attending the meeting,
representatives of all the APEX bodies put forward their doubts and suggestions
in regards to vaccination drive in the district. The idea is to involve the
civil society organizations on a more active role to complement the efforts of
the government in making people aware about the importance of covid vaccine and
do away with the rumors making rounds through various medium.
It was discussed during the
meeting on how a mega vaccination drive for three days is on pipeline to begin
from 21st till 23rd June, where Dima Hasao is targeted to
vaccinate 3000 people per day i.e cumulatively 9000 in three days overall
target in Assam is one crore.
Addressing the meeting on health, social, and economic crises caused by the coronavirus disease
(COVID-19) pandemic, EM
Samuel Changsan requested the representatives of Apex bodies that it
is only through this collaborative effort, lives can be saved and economy can be
kept running.
A vote of thanks was delivered
by ADC Khiengte, stating that for the sake of lives lost and the rest of
humanity, the vaccination drive must be made successful with the help of people
by creating maximum awareness.
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