Altogether 100 people were vaccinated during the launching of the vaccination programme on Saturday.
TFM Desk
As part of the pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal also launched the COVID-19 vaccination programme at the College of Nursing, RIMS, Imphal. Altogether 100 people were vaccinated during the launching of the vaccination programme on Saturday.
After getting the vaccination, RIMS director Prof A Shanta Singh expressed gratefulness for giving the opportunity to organise the launch of COVID-19 vaccination programme at the institute. He also said that he volunteered for the vaccination to demonstrate that there are no side effects of the vaccine. Expressing happiness for the people of the state, he added that it would be good if more people come out to get vaccination to break the chain of the pandemic, according to a release.
Speaking as the chief guest, Imphal West DC N Praveen Singh said that to clear the doubts amongst the people regarding the vaccine, the director of RIMS himself has volunteered to vaccinate during the programme. The vaccine is being brought out by experts with adequate research work and is introduced in the country only after getting a clearance from the national regulator based on its safety and efficacy. He urged the public not to hesitate in getting the vaccination.
Congratulating the entire team of RIMS, Imphal, he expressed that the efforts made by the staff of RIMS in making the vaccination programme a successful venture is laudable. He sought the support and cooperation from the public to take part in the programme with courage to wipe out the virus from the global map.
The function was attended by Imphal West ADC/ADM Y Nelson, Lamphel SDO Pooja Elangbam, RIMS Hospital MS Prof H Priyosakhi Devi, Imphal West CMO Dr H Kula Singh, Imphal West district immunization officer Dr Th Shantajit Singh, as guests of honour. All the Head of Departments, faculty members, officials and staff of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal also attended the launching function, the release added.