Pan-India Covid vaccination dry run from Jan 2, authorities to acquire 83 crore syringes

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The COVID vaccination dry run shall be carried out by all of the State and UT governments on January 2, said a press launch issued by Health Ministry on Thursday. The authorities has additionally requested all States and UTs to make sure efficient preparedness for the vaccine rollout. According to the Health Ministry, the exercise is proposed to be carried out in all State Capitals in at the least three session websites. Whereas, some States may even embody districts which are located in troublesome terrain or have poor logistical assist.

The determination was taken throughout a high-level assembly to overview preparedness at session websites for COVID-19 vaccination. The assembly was chaired by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan with Pr. Secretaries (Health), NHM MDs, and different well being directors of all States/UTs by means of video convention. 

“With the objective of gearing up for the roll-out of COVID19 vaccine across the country, the Central Government has asked all States and UTs to ensure effective preparedness for the vaccine rollout,” the press launch reads. 

Besides, the federal government has additionally positioned orders for the procurement of practically 83 crore syringes. Additionally, bids have additionally been invited for practically 35 crore syringes. These syringes shall be used for Covid vaccination and in addition for the Universal Immunization Programme.

The Modi-government earlier had a two-day dry run for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine in 4 states — Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, and Punjab. The COVID vaccination dry run was carried out on December 28 and 29 as a step to prep up earlier than the precise factor takes off.

According to the Health Ministry, every state will plan the dry run in two districts and ideally in several session kind settings, for instance, district hospital, city website, personal well being facility, rural outreach, and many others.

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